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 to 5 days
C) A few weeks
D) Six months

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Infectious mononucleosis (IM)is usually self-limiting,and recovery occurs in a few weeks; severe clinical complications are rare (5%).Fatigue may last for 1 to 2 months after resolution of other symptoms.
Seventy-two hours is too short; the disorder may last a few weeks.
Three to five days is too short; the disorder may last a few weeks.
Six months is too long; the disorder may resolve in a few weeks.

A 15-Year-Old Female Presents with Splenomegaly,hepatomegaly,and Lymph Node Enlargement