The 74-year-old otherwise healthy patient presents to the clinic complaining of severe pain and burning of the skin over the right flank. Upon assessment, the nurse notes two lines of vesicles that curve laterally away from the spine on the right side. The nurse provides which instruction to the patient regarding treatment?
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