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?

Apply the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac.

Keep your eye open for 30 seconds after instilling the ointment.

Use a sterile glove and applicator to apply the antibiotic ointment.

Always wipe from the outer to the inner canthus when wiping away secretions.