A female client presents to the clinic with a fever and sore throat as well as a rash on the hands, palms, and the soles of the feet. The client reports having intercourse once with a new partner approximately 8 weeks ago. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A. Mononucleosis: Mononucleosis typically presents with fever, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy but does not usually cause a rash isolated to the palms and soles, which is characteristic of another condition. B. Herpes simplex virus: Herpes simplex infection often causes painful vesicular lesions, usually localized to the mouth or genitals, and would not explain a rash on the hands and feet along with systemic symptoms. C. Syphilis: Secondary syphilis commonly presents with fever, sore throat, and a distinctive rash involving the palms of the hands and soles of the feet several weeks after exposure, fitting the client's history and symptoms. D. Toxic shock syndrome: Toxic shock syndrome usually results from a bacterial toxin and presents with fever, hypotension, and widespread rash, but is typically associated with tampon use or surgical wounds, not recent sexual activity.