A mother has heard that several children have been diagnosed with mononucleosis. She asks the nurse what precautions should be taken to prevent this from occurring in her child. The nurse should...

A mother has heard that several children have been diagnosed with mononucleosis. She asks the nurse what precautions should be taken to prevent this from occurring in her child. The nurse should instruct the mother to:

1. Take no particular precautionary measures.

2. Sterilize the child's eating utensils before they are reused.

3. Wash the child's linens separately in hot, soapy water.

4. Wear masks when providing direct personal care.