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The college health nurse is teaching the student athlete diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. The student asks, "Will I be able to play soccer after I rest up for a few days?"┬Ø Which is the nurse's best response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Mononucleosis causes splenomegaly, increasing the risk of spleen rupture. Contact sports like soccer should be avoided for 4ÔÇô6 weeks.