While caring for a neonate immediately following a vaginal birth, a nurse finds that the mother has gonorrhea. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to be most beneficial to the neonate?

1. Vitamin K1 (Mephyton, Aquamephyton)
2. Vitamin D and iron supplements
3. Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment (Ocudox)
4. Hepatitis B (RECOMBIVAX HB) vaccine


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