For the neonate, the nurse instills which medication to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum?

a. trifluridine c. proparacaine HCl
b. natamycin d. silver nitrate


ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate medication.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate medication.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate medication.
D Correct: This silver product is administered to the neonate within an hour after birth.

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