A client presents with several ulcerative sores on his penis that are firm, round, and painless. He also has rough, reddish brown spots on his palms and the bottoms of his feet. He acknowledges that he is sexually active with multiple partners and is inconsistent in his use of a condom. Which sexually transmitted infection should the nurse most suspect in this client?

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The symptoms described are characteristic of syphilis, particularly the presence of a painless ulcer (chancre) and the rash on the palms and soles, which are indicative of secondary syphilis.

A Client Presents with Several Ulcerative Sores on His Penis