A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. Which of the following assess-ment findings would he most likely demonstrate? (select all that apply)
a. Lymph node enlargement
b. Fever and sore throat
c. Rash on the trunk and extremities
d. Fatigue
e. Enlargement of liver and spleen
ANS: A, B, D, E
At the time of diagnosis, the individual commonly presents with the classic group of symptoms: fever, sore throat, cervical lymph node enlargement, and fatigue; generalized lymph node en-largement also may develop, as well as enlargement of the spleen and liver.
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