(Select all that apply): A nurse is caring for a client with shingles. Which interventions should the nurse include in the client's care? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale:

Chickenpox and shingles are viral infections, and while they can cause systemic symptoms, they are not directly linked to heart disease.

Choice B rationale:

The complications of chickenpox go beyond bacterial skin infections. While bacterial superinfections are possible, the more severe complications are associated with the virus itself.

Choice C rationale:

Shingles is characterized by a localized rash along the distribution of a sensory nerve, not a generalized vesicular rash.

Choice D rationale:

Complications of both chickenpox and shingles include pneumonia, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), and postherpetic neuralgia (persistent nerve pain following shingles) These complications can be serious and require medical attention.

Choice A rationale:

Monitoring vital signs, pain level, and neurological status is important to assess the client's overall condition and response to treatment.

Choice B rationale:

Isolating the patient until all lesions are crusted over is not necessary for shingles, as it is not as highly contagious as chickenpox.

Choice C rationale:

Educating the patient and family about the disease process is essential to help them understand the condition, its course, and the necessary measures for management and prevention of complications.

Choice D rationale:

Encouraging oral hygiene and a soft diet is important, especially if the patient has oral lesions, to promote comfort and prevent secondary infections.

Choice E rationale:

Administering medications as prescribed, such as antiviral medications, can help reduce the severity and duration of the shingles outbreak.