The client states a history of lymphogranuloma venereum diagnosed 6 months ago. When completing the head-to-toe assessment, which area should be a focus?
A) Mental status
B) Lesions on the genitals
C) Lymph nodes of the genital area
D) Lower extremities for edema
C
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Lymphogranuloma venereum is caused by the C. trachomatis bacteria and is characterized by an erosion or papule and enlargement of adjacent lymph nodes, which can become necrotic. A focused assessment is completed noting the genital lymph nodes. The other options are completed during a head-to-toe assessment.
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