A 68-year-old male patient comes into the clinic with a "strange painful rash" on the left side of his upper chest. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which condition?

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The presentation of a painful, unilateral rash on the chest is characteristic of herpes zoster, also known as shingles. Herpes simplex typically presents as clusters of small blisters on or around the mouth or genitals. Verruca plana, also known as flat warts, typically present as small, flat, flesh-colored bumps on the skin. Condylomata acuminata, also known as genital warts, typically present as flesh-colored, cauliflower-like growths on the genitals or anus.

A 68-Year-Old Male Patient Comes into the Clinic with a "Strange