Questions: 147. A client observes the LPN/LVN in the delivery room place drops in her newborn's eyes. The client asks the LPN/LVN why this was done. Which response by the LPN/LVN is best? 1. "The drops constrict your baby's pupils to prevent injury." 2. "The drops will remove mucus from your baby's eyes." 3. "The drops will prevent infections that might cause blindness." 4. "The drops will prevent neonatal conjunctivitis."

The answer is the third one (3): "The drops will prevent infections that might cause blindness."

Explanation for each option:

1. "The drops constrict your baby's pupils to prevent injury." - This is incorrect. The purpose of the eye drops is not to constrict the pupils or prevent injury in that manner.

2. "The drops will remove mucus from your baby's eyes." - This is incorrect. The eye drops are not intended to remove mucus from the eyes.

3. "The drops will prevent infections that might cause blindness." - This is correct. The eye drops, typically containing an antibiotic like erythromycin, are administered to prevent infections such as gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum, which can lead to blindness if untreated.

4. "The drops will prevent neonatal conjunctivitis." - While this is partially correct, it is not the best answer. The primary concern is preventing serious infections that can cause blindness, which is more accurately captured in option 3.

In summary, the best response is that the drops are used to prevent infections that might cause blindness.