The nurse is discussing home care with a mother whose 6-year-old child has hepatitis A.What information should the nurse include?
A) Advise bed rest until 1 week after the icteric phase.
B) Teach infection control measures to family members.
C) Inform the mother that the child cannot return to school until 3 weeks after onset of jaundice.
D) Reassure the mother that hepatitis A cannot be transmitted to other family members.

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Hand washing is the single most effective measure in preventing and controlling hepatitis.Hepatitis A can be transmitted through the fecal-oral route.Family members must be taught preventive measures.Rest and quiet activities are essential and adjusted to the child's condition,but bed rest is not necessary.The child is not infectious 1 week after the onset of jaundice and may return to school as activity level allows.

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