Which information should the nurse stress to workers at a day care center about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
A) RSV is transmitted through particles in the air.
B) RSV can live on skin or paper for up to a few seconds after contact.
C) RSV can survive on nonporous surfaces for about 60 minutes.
D) Frequent hand washing can decrease the spread of the virus.

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Meticulous hand washing can decrease the spread of organisms.RSV infection is not airborne.It is acquired mainly through contact with contaminated surfaces.RSV can live on skin or paper for up to 1 hour and on cribs and other nonporous surfaces for up to 6 hours.

Which Information Should the Nurse Stress to Workers at a Day