Upon assessment, the nurse would expect to find which skin problem when caring for a patient with Lyme disease?
A) Petechiae
B) Eczema
C) Erythema migrans
D) Psoriasis
Ans: C
Feedback: Erythema migrans, the rash frequently associated with Lyme disease, is often described as having an expanding bull's-eye appearance. It may be confused with a spider bite. Petechiae are pinpoint skin hemorrhages not associated with Lyme disease. Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions but are not associated with Lyme disease.
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