In an effort to decrease complications for the infant right after birth, the nurse would expect to administer which medication for prophylaxis of potential eye conditions?.

The correct answer is choice B.

Choice A rationale:

Vitamin K is given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders, not eye conditions.

Choice B rationale:

Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is commonly used for prophylaxis of neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.

Choice C rationale:

Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment can be used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, but it is not typically used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions.

Choice D rationale:

Silver nitrate solution was once used for prophylaxis of neonatal eye conditions, but it is no longer commonly used due to the risk of chemical conjunctivitis.

The correct answer is choice C.

Choice A rationale:

A 1-minute Apgar score of 5 points does not necessarily indicate a congenital heart defect or an immature respiratory system.

Choice B rationale:

An Apgar score of 5 points at 1 minute does not require immediate and aggressive interventions for survival.

Choice C rationale:

A 1-minute Apgar score of 5 points indicates that the infant is experiencing moderate difficulty in adjusting to extrauterine life.

Choice D rationale:

An Apgar score of 5 points at 1 minute does not indicate that the infant is adjusting well to extrauterine life.