In the prodromal phase of herpes zoster, the client is most likely to report:
A) pain on one side of the body.
B) a rash at varying stages of eruption.
C) a rash on both sides of the body.
D) inflamed eyes.
A) pain on one side of the body.
Explanation: A) Shingles is usually preceded by a prodrome of malaise, fever, chills, myalgia, headache, or nausea. In addition, the area where the rash will erupt will tingle, itch, burn, feel numb, or be painful or very sensitive to touch. The rash is usually on one side of the body.
B) A rash at varying stages of eruption on one side of the body and eye inflammation occur in the stage of herpes zoster outbreak, not the prodromal phase.
C) A rash at varying stages of eruption on one side of the body and eye inflammation occur in the stage of herpes zoster outbreak, not the prodromal phase.
D) A rash at varying stages of eruption on one side of the body and eye inflammation occur in the stage of herpes zoster outbreak, not the prodromal phase.
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