An 84-year-old patient has had a low-grade fever for 2 days.This morning,the patient complains of burning,tingling hip pain that shoots down the leg.The nurse observes a small group of vesicles on the leg.These findings are consistent with which disorder?

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Herpes zoster (shingles)begins with vague symptoms of chills and low-grade fever and possibly some gastrointestinal disturbance.Discomfort along the nerve pathway is common.Small groups of vesicles appear on the skin,usually following the nerve pathways.

An 84-Year-Old Patient Has Had a Low-Grade Fever for 2