An Adolescent Visits a Student Health Clinic to Request a "Mono

question 144

Multiple Choice

An adolescent visits a student health clinic to request a "mono test." The student reports having a sore throat and feeling tired.The student also tells a nurse that a sibling has been diagnosed with mononucleosis recently.The Monospot test is negative.Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Explain that the negative test could be a false negative and the student should return in 1 week for a repeat test.
• B)Instruct the student to remain at home until the symptoms resolve to avoid infecting other students.
• C)Reassure the student that the symptoms are not mononucleosis and will resolve within 1 week.
• D)Refer the student to a counselor to resolve issues of jealousy related to the attention the sibling is receiving related to mononucleosis.

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