When Scheduling a Pelvic Examination and Pap Smear for a Patient

When scheduling a pelvic examination and Pap smear for a patient, the nurse instructs the patient that she should

A) plan to have the Pap smear just after her menstrual period.
B) shower, but not take a tub bath, before the examination.
C) not douche for at least 24 hours before the examination.
D) not have sexual intercourse the day before the Pap smear.