The Nurse Is Obtaining a Nasal Culture Using a Commercially

The nurse is obtaining a nasal culture using a commercially prepared culture tube.After placing the swab in the culture tube, what should the nurse do next?

A) Take the swab and mix it in reagent to check for color changes.
B) Place the swab into a culture tube and add a reagent to the tube.
C) Label the specimen and enclose it in a plastic biohazard bag.
D) Place the swab into the tube, close it securely, and keep it warm.