A patient avoids people with obvious colds and does not understand why colds continue to develop throughout the winter. What should the nurse respond to this patient? Select all that apply.
A. People can be infected with a virus before symptoms occur.
B. Drinking more fluids will prevent the development of colds.
C. Vaccinations would prevent the development of colds.
D. Viruses can be spread through direct contact from contaminated objects.
E. There are more than 200 strains of viruses that cause colds.
Answer: E
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