A patient is being treated for secondary syphilis. The nurse would assess for a rash in which areas? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Palms of the hands
2. Soles of the feet
3. Across the genitals
4. In the axilla
5. On the lower legs
1,2
Rationale 1: Rash on the palms of the hands is an assessment finding associated with secondary syphilis.
Rationale 2: Rash on the soles of the feet is an assessment finding associated with secondary syphilis.
Rationale 3: Genital rash is not associated with secondary syphilis.
Rationale 4: Axillary rash is not associated with secondary syphilis.
Rationale 5: Rash across the lower legs is not associated with secondary syphilis.
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