Which of the following procedures requires that surgical asepsis be maintained?

A. Using a spirometer
B. Applying casting materials to a patient with a closed fracture
C. Performing a dipstick urinalysis
D. Cleaning a colonoscope
E. Aspiration of fluid from a cyst in the breast


Answer: E

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