The nurse is discussing home care with the mother of a 6-year-old child with hepatitis A. What should the discharge teaching plan include?
1. Teaching infection-control measures to family members
2. The importance of bedrest until 1 week after the icteric phase
3. The need for the child not to return to school until 3 weeks after the icteric phase
4. Reassurance for the mother that hepatitis A cannot be transmitted to other family members

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