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문제
A 68-year-old client presents to the clinic with complaints of severe burning pain along the left side of the torso. Which assessment finding would be most characteristic of herpes zoster (shingles)?
The nurse is assessing a client who reports unilateral burning pain that began 2 days ago.
1Bilateral vesicular rash across the chest and back
2Scattered pustules with honey-crusted lesions
3Circular, scaly patches with central clearing
4Unilateral vesicular eruption following a dermatome✓ 정답
해설
Herpes zoster is characterized by a unilateral vesicular rash following a dermatome, often with severe burning pain. Bilateral rash, pustules with honey-crusting, or circular patches are not typical for shingles.