A patient comes to the clinic complaining of a red rash of small, fluid-filled blisters. The patient is suspected of having herpes zoster. What does the nurse know about the distribution of lesions of herpes zoster?
A) Grouped vesicles occurring on lips and oral mucous membranes.
B) Grouped vesicles occurring on the genitalia.
C) Rough, fresh, or gray skin protrusions.
D) Grouped vesicles in linear patches along a dermatome.
Ans: D
Feedback: Herpes zoster, or shingles, is an acute inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia, causing localized, vesicular skin lesions following a dermatome. Herpes simplex type 1 is a viral infection affecting the skin and mucous membranes, usually producing cold sores or fever blisters. Herpes simplex type 2 primarily affects the genital area, causing painful clusters of small ulcerations. Warts appear as rough, fresh, or gray skin protrusions.
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