Although I am not a nurse, I would want to provide a case study that I personally experienced involving a patient at the hospital when I worked as a field researcher on a research project. Herpes zoster, a skin disorder, will be the illness I discuss (Shingles). The varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox, is to blame for the viral infection known as shingles. The painful rash of shingles can arise anywhere on the body, but it most frequently affects the side of the torso (UoPeople, n.d.). Years after receiving a chicken pox diagnosis, shingles mainly manifests as a reactivated form of the disease. Even though the ailment known as shingles is thought to be life-threatening, it is extremely painful. Even after the skin's blisters from the rash have been removed, long-term nerve pain from shingles-though postherpetic neuralgia is recognized to be its most prevalent complication-can still be uncomfortable (CDC, 2022). 1. Provide basic information about the patient (sex, age, and other general details such as lifestyle habits) and provide an account of their story before and after diagnosis. Kaddy, a 51-year-old patient, is a cook at one of the elementary schools in my neighborhood. She enjoys preparing and serving meals to the students. She also volunteers for community initiatives, particularly those that involve meal preparation and serving people for free. She also owns a cafƩ in her home where she sells breakfast on the weekends. In addition to helping others, Kaddy leads an active lifestyle thanks to the moms' walking club in her town, of which she is the president. The club members walk every evening from 5 to 6 pm in addition to participating in other activities. Kaddy regularly engaged in each of these hobbies prior to being diagnosed, but after receiving the news, she started to take a back seat. Eventually, she occasionally goes to school and participation in community programs reduces. I believe it was because her self-image was affected by her condition. 2. Describe how they identified a problem and the diagnostic tests that were run. Kaddy used to complain about excruciating pain, tingling, and itching, and she also developed a sensitivity to light, as far as I could recall. A line of fluid-filled blisters emerged on her torso, and Kaddy also had a history of chickenpox. She also had a temperature and a headache. She treated the pain with over-the-counter drugs and put the itching down to the heat. She had the rash for two weeks and was using Dettol to wash the affected areas while being cautious. She made the decision to consult a doctor as the condition grew worse in order to get medical help. A physical examination
of the rash and questions from the doctor essentially led to the diagnosis for Kaddy (UoPeople, n.d.). 3. List the treatment options for a patient with the same disorder. Shingles is a disorder that has no known cure, claims the Mayo Clinic in (2022). Antiviral medications like acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir are among