The nurse is preparing to remove a patient's sutures.What technique demonstrates correct technique? 
A) Snip first suture distal to knot, then snip second suture on the same side.
B) Snip suture distal to knot and pull through skin in one smooth motion.
C) Place end of suture extractor under suture and pull upwards.
D) Pull the exposed suture through the skin and out through the other side.
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