Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A client reports to the nurse of recently visiting someone who has a shingles infection. The client believes that having had chickenpox as a child will be protective against shingles. How should the nurse respond? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,C,E
Rationale
Distinguishing herpes varicella and zoster (A), affirming the chickenpox-shingles link (C), and instructing to report symptoms (E) educate the client and promote early intervention.