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?

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

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

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

"Keep your eye open for 30 sec after instilling the ointment."