Mechanisms of Infectious Disease

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Mechanisms of Infectious Disease

Mrs. C, aged 78 years, presents to the clinic today reporting severe pain in her side.

What questions could be helpful in identifying the source of her pain?

Mrs. C points to a 2-inch region of pain that starts in the middle of her back and travels to the front of her rib cage. She describes the pain as burning and rates the severity as an 8. She is unable to identify any alleviating or aggravating factors. When she was getting dressed this morning, she did notice a "bump or two" on her side. Physical assessment reveals vesicles on an erythematous base that have a segmental distribution along a dermatome.

Mrs. C is diagnosed with shingles, and she wants to know what caused it. What information will guide the response?

How is shingles diagnosed?

Mrs. C wants to know if an antibiotic will cure the problem. How will the nurse respond?

Since antibiotics will not work, how are shingles treated?

Mrs. C wants to know what she could have done to prevent this horrible problem. How would the nurse respond?

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