The nurse is examining a male client and notes small clusters of vesicular lesions on the glans penis. The client states the areas are painful and often are reddened. Based on this data, which does the nurse anticipate?

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The presence of vesicular lesions on the glans penis that are painful and reddened are common symptoms of genital herpes. Option A is not a likely diagnosis based on the symptoms described. Option B would present as cauliflower-like growths on the genital area. Option C typically presents as a single painless sore or ulcer.

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