A 15-year-old female presents with splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and lymph node enlargement. She is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. What should the nurse tell the patient about the recovery time?
a. 72 hours
b. 3-5 days
c. A few weeks
d. 6 months
ANS: C
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is usually self-limiting, and recovery occurs in a few weeks; se-vere clinical complications are rare (5%). Fatigue may last for 1-2 months after resolution of other symptoms.
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