A college student is diagnosed with hepatitis A. An infection control nurse is consulted on measures for reducing the potential transmission of the hepatitis A virus to others. Based on the routes of transmission for this disease, which infection control measure is essential to include in the plan for care?
1. Wear gloves whenever entering the client’s room.
2. Don a mask and gown when providing direct care.
3. Maintain the client in a private room at all times.
4. Perform vigorous handwashing after leaving the room.
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