What technique does the nurse use to obtain a cervical tissue sample for a Papanicolaou (Pap) test?
a. A Cervex-Brush is inserted into the cervix and rotated to obtain a sample of ectocervical and endocervical cells.
b. A wooden spatula scrapes the cervix to obtain a sample of endocervical cells.
c. A pipette is placed inside the cervical os and rotated to obtain a thick layer of endocervical and ectocervical cells.
d. A cotton-tipped applicator is used on the outside of the cervix to obtain ectocervical cells.
ANS: A
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