A client with syphilis did not receive treatment and has now progressed into the tertiary stage of the disorder. Which of the following would the nurse expect the client to exhibit??

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Tabes dorsalis, ataxia, and Charcot's joints are all symptoms of the tertiary stage of syphilis. Ulcerated chancre, aortic valve insufficiency, and lymphadenopathy are symptoms of the primary stage. Fever, malaise, and sore throat are symptoms of the secondary stage. Papular lesions, rash, and headache are symptoms of the early stages of syphilis.

A Client with Syphilis Did Not Receive Treatment and Has