An adolescent is seen in the health care clinic with complaints of chronic fatigue. On physical examination, the nurse notes that the adolescent has swollen lymph nodes. Laboratory test results indicate the presence of Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis) . The nurse informs the mother of the test results and provides instruction regarding care of the adolescent. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, indicates an understanding of care measures?
A) "I need to keep my child on bed rest for 3 weeks."
B) "I will call the physician if my child is still feeling tired in 1 week."
C) "I need to isolate my child so that the respiratory infection is not spread to others."
D) "I need to call the physician if my child complains of abdominal pain or left shoulder pain."
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