A father observing his newborn’s admission to the nursery notices that eye ointment is applied to the infant’s eyes. He asks the nurse about the purpose of the ointment. What would be the correct response from the nurse regarding the purpose of the ointment?

To prevent herpes infection

To prevent eye infections

To clear the infant’s vision

To dilate the pupil so the red reflex can be visualized

To dilate the pupil so the red reflex can be viWhat would be the correct response from the nurse regarding the purpose of the ointment?