Joanne is in the office today because of a rash that is occurring down one side of her back and thigh. She is obviously in great pain. You observe that the rash is beginning to blister in places. Which of the following questions might help you gather more information to help the physician make a diagnosis?
A. "How many people live in your home?"
B. "Have you noticed any similar symptoms in other family members?"
C. "Did you have chickenpox when you were a child?"
D. "Have you had any sexual contact in the last 6 months?"
E. "How long has it been since you had a tetanus shot?"
C. "Did you have chickenpox when you were a child?"
Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus as chickenpox and becomes dormant in people who have had chickenpox, but can become active later in life to cause shingles.
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