When Applying Ophthalmic Ointments, the Nurse Should: (Select All That

When applying ophthalmic ointments, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

A) fill only the center of the conjunctival sac.
B) ask the patient to roll the eye around and from side to side.
C) remove excess ointment from the lid with a cotton ball.
D) ask the patient to close the eyelids tightly to distribute ointment.
E) remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.