A patient is experiencing a painless, ulcerated area on her labia. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which disease?
1. Herpes simplex 2
2. Syphilis
3. Condylomata acuminata
4. Gonorrhea
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Rationale 1: Herpes simplex 2 infection presents with a painful ulceration.
Rationale 2: The chancre associated with syphilis is a painless, firm ulcer. This is the disease most likely affecting the patient.
Rationale 3: Condylomata acuminata appear as fleshy growths in which the skin is intact.
Rationale 4: Gonorrhea infection manifests with dysuria or discharge and is often asymptomatic in women.
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