A new mother asks the nurse administering erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to her newborn why her baby must be subjected to this procedure. what is the best response by the nurse?
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Step 1: The nurse should explain to the new mother that the erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is used to protect the baby from serious eye infections caused by gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other bacteria. Show more…
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