The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the child to exhibit which symptoms?

Choice A reason: Ear pain and fever are not specific symptoms of mononucleosis and may indicate other infections such as otitis media.Choice B reason: Elevated WBC (white blood cell) count and sedimentation rate can be seen in many infections and inflammatory conditions, but they are not specifically diagnostic of mononucleosis.Choice C reason: Mononucleosis, often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), typically presents with a positive EBV test and malaise (general feeling of discomfort or illness). Other common symptoms include fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue.Choice D reason: Increased BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and serum creatinine levels are indicators of kidney function and are not typically associated with mononucleosis.