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 2.5 cm (1 inch) into the orifice and rotate before removal.
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