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?

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can be transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, blood, and semen. For a woman planning to become pregnant and working in a daycare center, the risk of CMV infection is higher due to close contact with young children, who are more likely to shed the virus. The recommended precautions include frequent hand washing (B) to remove any potential virus particles, not sharing eating utensils with children (C) to avoid saliva transmission, and having a nonpregnant colleague change the children's diapers (D) to avoid contact with urine, which can contain the virus. These measures can help reduce the risk of CMV transmission. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, including CMV, so option E is incorrect. Changing jobs (A) is not a practical or necessary recommendation for most individuals.

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