The nurse is performing a focused interview with an elderly client. The client reports the presence of painful sores. The client states, "They wrap around in lines from my back toward my belly."
During the assessment of the client's skin, the nurse discovers the sores are reddened vesicles. The nurse would suspect which of the following conditions? 1. Ecchymoses
2. Herpes zoster
3. Petechiae
4. Purpura
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Rationale 1: Ecchymoses are bruises. The nurse's findings are most consistent with the development of herpes zoster.
Rationale 2: Herpes zoster is also commonly called shingles. Herpes zoster is more common in older adults. The nurse should look for painful, red vesicular or pustular lesions that may be in a line or in patches on the thorax or abdomen.
Rationale 3: Petechiae are small areas where bleeding has occurred under the skin. The nurse's findings are most consistent with the development of herpes zoster.
Rationale 4: Purpura is a reddish or purplish area that does not blanch when pressure is applied. The nurse's findings are most consistent with the development of herpes zoster.
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