What information should the nurse teach workers at a daycare center about RSV?

A. RSV can survive on nonporous surfaces for about 60 minutes: RSV can actually survive on hard, nonporous surfaces like countertops and toys for several hours often up to 6 hours. Stating 60 minutes underestimates the virus's survival time. B. RSV can live on skin or paper for up to a few seconds after contact: RSV can survive on hands for about 30 minutes and on tissues or paper for several hours. Saying “a few seconds” downplays its persistence and the potential for transmission through casual contact. C. Frequent handwashing can decrease the spread of the virus: Handwashing is one of the most effective measures to prevent RSV transmission. Because the virus spreads through direct contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated surfaces, frequent hand hygiene is essential in high-risk environments like daycare centers. D. RSV is transmitted through particles in the air: RSV is mainly spread through large respiratory droplets and direct contact, not through airborne particles that remain suspended.