(Select all that apply - Based on an external source): A nurse is educating a group of young adults about the prevention of infectious mononucleosis (IM) Which measures should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale:

Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently, can help prevent the spread of the virus through contaminated surfaces and close contact.

Choice B rationale:

Avoiding sharing personal items, such as toothbrushes or utensils, reduces the risk of direct contact with infected saliva, which can transmit the virus.

Choice C rationale:

Receiving immunoglobulin injections within 72 hours of EBV exposure is not a standard preventive measure for IM. There is no established prophylactic treatment for EBV.

Choice D rationale:

Using barrier methods during oral sex may help prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, but it is not a specific preventive measure for IM.

Choice E rationale:

Getting enough sleep to boost the immune system is a reasonable preventive measure, as a strong immune system can better defend against viral infections like IM.

Choice A rationale:

Chlamydia does not typically present with painful vesicles or ulcers; it usually causes genital discharge and discomfort during urination.

Choice B rationale:

Gonorrhea does not commonly cause painful vesicles or ulcers; it primarily leads to genital discharge and discomfort during urination.

Choice C rationale:

Syphilis can cause ulcers (chancre) but is not typically associated with recurrent vesicles, tingling, or itching. It goes through different stages.

Choice D rationale:

This is the correct choice. Genital herpes commonly presents with painful vesicles or ulcers on the genitals, anus, or mouth, along with tingling, burning, or itching before the outbreak.

Choice E rationale:

This is the correct choice. Genital warts, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), can lead to the development of warts on the genitalia and surrounding areas.