A veterinary assistant is applying a topical antibiotic to a surgical site on a cat. She uses a tongue depressor to remove the ointment from the multiuse container and applies it to the tip of her gloved finger, and then she applies her finger to the target area. What should she do as she applies the medication? Group of answer choices

apply it in a circular motion, moving inward toward the center

apply it in a circular motion, moving outward from the center

apply it using an up-and-down motion

apply it using a zig-zag motion