Question

A child is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. The nurse provides home-care instructions to the parents about the care of the child. Which information given by the nurse is accurate?

a) Encourage the child to participate in vigorous physical activity.
b) Administer antibiotics as prescribed.
c) Allow the child to return to school immediately.
d) Advise the child to avoid contact sports and heavy lifting.

Answer 1

The nurse should advise the child to avoid contact sports and heavy lifting.

Step-by-step explanation:

The accurate information given by the nurse to the parents about the care of the child diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis is to advise the child to avoid contact sports and heavy lifting.

Infectious mononucleosis is a common and mild infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus. It is primarily spread through contact with body fluids such as saliva. The main symptoms include pharyngitis, fever, fatigue, and lymph node swelling. Avoiding contact sports and heavy lifting helps prevent complications such as spleen rupture caused by enlargement.