A 59-Year-Old Female Was Admitted to the Hospital for Malaise

A 59-year-old female was admitted to the hospital for malaise, headache, fever, and flu-like symptoms.She has a decreased appetite and is having trouble sleeping.After a couple of days, she complains to the nurse practitioner of itching, burning, and tingling pain around her waist.The nurse practitioner advises the nursing staff to observe for vesicles for a few days.The patient asks why she is so sick.What would be the nurse practitioner's best response? Select all that apply.

A) We are not certain at this point, however, these symptoms often occur before a break-out of herpes zoster.
B) You have some very general systemic symptoms, so we are waiting for more specific symptoms to appear.
C) Because you had chicken pox as a child, and you now have a depressed immune system, the chance of developing herpes zoster is high.
D) These symptoms are probably a strong case of influenza.
E) Herpes zoster is more common in people 55 years old and older.