(Select all that apply): Which factors can increase the risk of developing shingles? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale:

Young age. This statement is incorrect. While shingles is more common in older adults, it can still occur in individuals of any age. Young age is not a risk factor for developing shingles.

Choice B rationale:

Stress. This statement is correct. Stress weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to shingles. Emotional or physical stress can trigger shingles in people who have already had chickenpox.

Choice C rationale:

Immunocompromised status. This statement is correct. Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, cancer, or taking immunosuppressive medications, have a higher risk of developing shingles because their bodies may have difficulty controlling the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.

Choice D rationale:

Trauma. This statement is correct. Physical trauma or injury to the skin can increase the risk of shingles in the affected area. The trauma can disrupt the nerve pathways and trigger the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.

Choice E rationale:

Allergic to gelatin or neomycin. This statement is correct. The varicella vaccine contains trace amounts of gelatin and neomycin. Individuals with severe allergies to these components should not receive the vaccine to avoid potential allergic reactions.

Tuberculosis.

Choice A rationale:

Monitoring vital signs, fluid intake, and output is important for assessing the client's overall health and hydration status, but it does not specifically address preventing the transmission of the virus.

Choice B rationale:

Providing comfort measures like cool compresses and loose clothing can help alleviate symptoms and discomfort, but it does not directly address preventing the transmission of the virus.

Choice C rationale:

Encouraging oral hygiene and a soft diet is essential for managing the client's symptoms and promoting healing, but it does not focus on preventing the spread of the virus to others.

Choice D rationale:

Isolating the patient until all lesions are crusted over is a crucial nursing intervention to prevent transmission of the chickenpox virus. Chickenpox is highly contagious, primarily spread through respiratory droplets and contact with the fluid from the skin lesions. By isolating the patient until all lesions have crusted over, the risk of spreading the virus to others is significantly reduced.