Inspecting the vaginal walls during an exam, the examiner should first:
A) Disengage the locking device of the speculum.
B) Slowly open the blades of the speculum wider.
C) Turn the blades of the speculum clockwise.
D) Insert the speculum as far as it will go, then gradually withdraw it.
A
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