A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen from an infant to check for the presence of ova and parasites. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Choice A reason: Placing a urine collection device on the infant is not an appropriate method for collecting a stool specimen. Choice B reason: Obtaining the specimen by swabbing the infant's rectum using a sterile culture swab is the correct method for collecting a stool specimen from an infant. Choice C reason: Maintaining the specimen at room temperature is appropriate after collection until it is transferred to the lab. This is standard procedure for many specimens. Choice D reason: Using povidone-iodine-soaked gauze is not a standard method for transferring a stool specimen to the collection container.