The nurse is preparing to perform an endocervical swab and needs to choose the most effective equipment to collect this specimen. The nurse would have which of the following ready for this procedure? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Microscopic slides
2. Saline
3. Cytobrush
4. Cotton applicator
5. Fixative
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Microscopic slides. The slides will be used to place the specimen on.
Rationale 2: Saline. Saline is used to moisten a cotton tipped applicator but is not needed with the cytobrush.
Rationale 3: Cytobrush. The cytobrush is preferred to obtain the endocervical cells.
Rationale 4: Cotton applicator. The use of the cotton application is not as highly recommended as the cytobrush. The endocervical cells will not adhere as well to the cotton-tipped applicator.
Rationale 5: Fixative. A fixative is a solution used to secure the specimen.
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