A Nurse Is Giving Instructions Related to Antibiotic Eye Drops

A nurse is giving instructions related to antibiotic eye drops to the parent of a 5-year-old with bacterial conjunctivitis.  Which instruction is most important?

A) Discard tissues used to blot excess medication from the eye immediately
B) Have your child lie down before you instill the eye drops
C) Use warm, moist compresses to remove crusting on eyelids
D) Wash hands before and after eye drop instillation

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