The nurse is making follow-up phone calls.An individual with suspected mononucleosis has lab values that are negative for Epstein-Barr virus.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A)"Your lab values indicate you have mononucleosis, so be sure to rest and get plenty of liquids."
B)"Labs indicate you do not have mononucleosis.How are you feeling now?"
C)"The antibiotics must be working, because the titers are negative."
D)"You have mononucleosis, but you are not infectious anymore, so you may return to school."

Question

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Lab values negative for Epstein-Barr virus indicate that the individual does not have mononucleosis. Therefore, option B, asking how the individual is feeling and not suggesting any mononucleosis-related advice or treatment, is the best answer.

The Nurse Is Making Follow-Up Phone Calls