A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye, and a prescription for an antibiotic ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "Always wipe from the outer to the inner canthus when wiping away secretions." Wiping should be done from the inner canthus to the outer canthus to prevent spreading the infection. B. "Use a sterile glove and applicator to apply the antibiotic ointment." While maintaining cleanliness is important, using sterile gloves and an applicator is not typically necessary for applying ophthalmic ointment. Clean hands and the ointment tube are usually sufficient. C. "Apply the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac." The ointment should be applied in a thin line into the conjunctival sac to ensure proper delivery and absorption of the medication. D. "Keep your eye open for 30 sec after instilling the ointment." The eye should be closed gently after applying the ointment to allow it to be absorbed.