A school-age client diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome is admitted to the hospital. Which symptom does the nurse find in this client?

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome is characterized by severe skin and mucous membrane reactions, where one of the hallmark symptoms is the appearance of a bull's-eye or target lesion. This type of lesion is distinctive for its appearance, resembling a target with multiple rings and a dusky center. The other options listed do not specifically describe the lesions associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

A School-Age Client Diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Is Admitted to the Hospital