A 68-year-old male patient comes into the clinic with a "strange painful rash" located on the left side of his upper chest. The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing which of the following?

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The location of the rash on the left side of the upper chest and the description of a "strange painful rash" are typical of herpes zoster, also known as shingles. Herpes simplex typically presents with blisters on or around the mouth or genital area. Verruca plana and condylomata acuminata are both types of warts and would not present as a painful rash on the chest.

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