Chickenpox/Shingles

Chickenpox/Shingles ( 24 Questions)

A client asks the nurse, "What are the complications associated with chickenpox and shingles?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A rationale:

Chickenpox and shingles are viral infections, and while they can cause systemic symptoms, they are not directly linked to heart disease.

Choice B rationale:

The complications of chickenpox go beyond bacterial skin infections. While bacterial superinfections are possible, the more severe complications are associated with the virus itself.

Choice C rationale:

Shingles is characterized by a localized rash along the distribution of a sensory nerve, not a generalized vesicular rash.

Choice D rationale:

Complications of both chickenpox and shingles include pneumonia, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), and postherpetic neuralgia (persistent nerve pain following shingles) These complications can be serious and require medical attention.




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