{"id":135961,"date":"2024-09-09T17:44:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=135961"},"modified":"2024-09-09T17:44:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T17:44:59","slug":"a-nurse-is-teaching-a-new-mother-about-erythromycin-eye-ointment-for-her-newborn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/09\/a-nurse-is-teaching-a-new-mother-about-erythromycin-eye-ointment-for-her-newborn\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is teaching a new mother about erythromycin eye ointment for her newborn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is teaching a new mother about erythromycin eye ointment for her newborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
The ointment may cause minor ocular irritation or redness that lasts for 24-48 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
The ointment may cause temporary blurred vision that affects the newborn\u2019s ability to see<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
The ointment may increase the risk of bleeding if the newborn is also given vitamin K injection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
The ointment is required by law in all states of the United States to prevent eye infections in newborns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E.
The ointment should be administered within 1-2 hours of birth to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correct Answers: A, B, D, and E<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A. The ointment may cause minor ocular irritation or redness that lasts for 24-48 hours.<\/strong>Erythromycin eye ointment is commonly used in newborns to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum, an eye infection that can occur from exposure to bacteria during delivery. Minor ocular irritation, such as redness or swelling, is a typical side effect and usually resolves within 24-48 hours. This reaction is generally harmless and does not indicate a serious problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. B. The ointment may cause temporary blurred vision that affects the newborn\u2019s ability to see.<\/strong>After the application of erythromycin eye ointment, the newborn may experience temporary blurred vision. This is due to the ointment coating the surface of the eye, which can impair vision momentarily. This side effect is short-lived, and the newborn’s vision should return to normal once the ointment clears from the eye.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. D. The ointment is required by law in all states of the United States to prevent eye infections in newborns.<\/strong>In the U.S., the application of prophylactic eye ointment, such as erythromycin, is mandated by law in all states. This requirement aims to prevent gonococcal and chlamydial infections in newborns that can be transmitted from the mother during childbirth. The use of this ointment has been a standard practice since the early 20th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. E. The ointment should be administered within 1-2 hours of birth to be effective.<\/strong>To ensure maximum effectiveness, erythromycin eye ointment should be administered as soon as possible after birth, ideally within 1-2 hours. This timely application helps to prevent the onset of eye infections that can develop shortly after delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Incorrect Option:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • C. The ointment may increase the risk of bleeding if the newborn is also given a vitamin K injection.<\/strong>This statement is incorrect. Erythromycin eye ointment does not interact with vitamin K injections and does not increase the risk of bleeding. Vitamin K is administered to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders, particularly in cases of vitamin K deficiency. The application of erythromycin ointment and vitamin K injection are separate procedures and do not interfere with each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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