The Nurse Is Assisting with a Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. Following specimen placement on the slide, what should the nurse do first with the slide?

• A)Spray it with a fixative.
• B)Label and wrap it.
• C)Wash it with antiseptic.
• D)Place it in a sterile container.

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