Obtaining an endocervical smear includes inserting the cytobrush through the speculum into the cervical os about 1 cm and:
A) Turning the cytobrush in a circular motion until bleeding occurs.
B) Rotating the cytobrush 360 degrees clockwise and then counterclockwise.
C) Scraping the surface of the cervix.
D) Letting the cytobrush sit in the os for 20 to 30 seconds.
B
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