What Step Should the Nurse Take to Obtain a Vaginal

question 34

Multiple Choice

What step should the nurse take to obtain a vaginal specimen for a culture?

• A)Apply sterile gloves.
• B)Assist the patient to a side-lying position.
• C)Collect discharge from the perineum on the same swab.
• D)Insert the swab to 1 inch into the orifice and rotate before removal.

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