Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis ( 11 Questions)
Warm compresses can help alleviate discomfort from swollen lymph nodes, which is common in infectious mononucleosis. This statement does not require further intervention.
Avoiding contact sports is a reasonable precaution because IM can cause splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), which can increase the risk of rupture during physical activity. This statement does not require further intervention.
Taking acetaminophen to relieve fever is appropriate and can help manage symptoms of infectious mononucleosis. This statement does not require further intervention.
Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like IM. The nurse should intervene and provide education about the viral nature of IM and the lack of benefit from antibiotics.
"I'll take antibiotics to treat the viral infection."
Choice A rationale:
Warm compresses can help alleviate discomfort from swollen lymph nodes, which is common in infectious mononucleosis. This statement does not require further intervention.
Choice B rationale:
Avoiding contact sports is a reasonable precaution because IM can cause splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), which can increase the risk of rupture during physical activity. This statement does not require further intervention.
Choice C rationale:
Taking acetaminophen to relieve fever is appropriate and can help manage symptoms of infectious mononucleosis. This statement does not require further intervention.
Choice D rationale:
Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like IM. The nurse should intervene and provide education about the viral nature of IM and the lack of benefit from antibiotics.