Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is formulating a teaching plan about herpes zoster for a group of older adults at a community center. The nurse should include which of the following information in the plan?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Postherpetic neuralgia causes persistent pain after herpes zoster lesions resolve. The virus (A) can spread to those without chickenpox immunity, not those with prior chickenpox. Lesions (B) are contagious via fluid or droplets. Pain and itching (D) typically precede vesicles.