A client is experiencing symptoms associated with the second-stage of Lyme disease. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Erythema migrans
2. Numbness and pain in the arms and legs
3. Paralysis of facial muscles
4. Meningitis
5. Knee pain and swelling
6. Memory loss
2, 3, 4
Symptoms of the second-stage of Lyme disease include numbness and pain in the arms and legs, paralysis of facial muscles, and meningitis. Erythema migrans is a symptom of the first stage of the disease. Knee pain and swelling and memory loss are symptoms of the third-stage of the disease.
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