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A college health nurse is providing education to a student athlete who is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. The student asks, “Will I be able to play soccer after I rest up for a few weeks?” Which should be the best response by the nurse?

“You may not be physically active for 2 to 3 months.”“You may be as active as you wish as long as you are not feeling fatigued.”“You should not engage in activities in which you may receive a blow to the abdomen.”“There are no limitations on activity with this diagnosis.”

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ExplanationHepatosplenomegaly is a potential complication of infectious mononu- cleosis, which is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Because soccer is a contact sport, injury to the spleen can occur. Persons with acute EBV mononucleosis should be encouraged to rest as much as possible, not return to school until the fever and sore throat are resolved, and should refrain from active physical activity for 3 weeks. It is unnecessary to be physically inactive for 2 to 3 months, yet activity should not be as the client wishes.

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