A client has a skin rash presenting as an oval-shaped and red-colored lesion. On assessment, the nurse finds enlargement of lymph nodes in this client. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?

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Lyme disease is often characterized by a distinctive rash known as erythema migrans, which can appear as an oval-shaped, red lesion, often described as a "bull's-eye" rash. Enlargement of lymph nodes is also a common symptom associated with Lyme disease, which is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium transmitted through tick bites.

A Client Has a Skin Rash Presenting as an Oval-Shaped