The nurse is assessing an adult patient who reports painful joints. Upon further assessment the nurse notes a bull's-eye rash on the patient's thigh. Based on this data which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?

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The bull's-eye rash, also known as erythema migrans, is a classic sign of Lyme disease, which is transmitted by tick bites. Painful joints are also a symptom of Lyme disease.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Adult Patient Who Reports Painful