The nurse would expect to include which of the following when planning the management of the client with Lyme disease?

The nurse would expect to include which of the following when planning the management of the client with Lyme disease?
A . Complete bed rest for 6C8 weeks
B . Tetracycline treatment
C . IV amphotericin B
D . High-protein diet with limited fluids

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Answer: B

Explanation:

(A) The client is not placed on complete bed rest for 6 weeks.

(B) Tetracycline is the treatment of choice for children with Lyme disease who are over the age of 9.

(C) IV amphotericin B is the treatment for histoplasmosis.

(D) The client is not restricted to a high-protein diet with limited fluids.