A patient presents to the clinic with pain and burning sensation of the skin that begins on the right lower back and ends on the

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A patient presents to the clinic with pain and burning sensation of the skin that begins on the right lower back and ends on the

right lower abdomen. Physical exam reveals a silvery rash in that area. The nurse should suspect:

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liq [111] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-25T03:05:22+03:00

Answer:

Herpes Zoster

Explanation:

It is also called shingles. This condition is usual in patients older than 50, Herpes Zoster is a reactivation of chicken pox , after being affected with the chicken pox virus, (commonly in childhood) this can be dormant for years and later reappear as Herpes Zoster.