A woman who works in a daycare center plans to become pregnant. She says, "I know that being around children increases my risk for getting cytomegalovirus. How should I protect myself?" How should the nurse respond?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "It would be best to find a job that does not require close contact with little children."
2. "Wash your hands frequently throughout the day."
3. "Do not share eating utensils with any children at the center."
4. "Have a nonpregnant colleague change the children's diapers."
5. "If you happen to contract CMV we will give you an antibiotic to cure it."
2,3,4
Rationale 1: There are other protections for this client.
Rationale 2: Hand washing is a primary way to prevent contraction of cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Rationale 3: CMV is passed by direct contact with body fluids such as saliva.
Rationale 4: CMV can be passed through urine, so having a different provider change the children's diapers would offer some protection.
Rationale 5: CMV is a virus, so antibiotics are not effective. There is no cure for CMV.
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