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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Gently insert the swab to 1 inch into the vaginal orifice and rotate before removal.Apply clean disposable gloves.The patient should be in dorsal recumbent position.If a discharge near the vagina appears different from the discharge along the perineum,collect separate specimens from each area.

What Step Should the Nurse Take to Obtain a Vaginal