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?

A. A urine collection device is not appropriate for collecting stool specimens. It is designed for urine collection, not stool. B. This method is suitable for collecting a stool specimen for the purpose of checking for ova and parasites if a stool sample is not immediately available. It helps ensure that the sample is collected directly from the rectal area. C. Povidone-iodine (Betadine) can interfere with the results of ova and parasite testing. It is not appropriate to use it for transferring or handling stool specimens. D. Stool specimens for ova and parasites should ideally be kept cool and sent to the lab as soon as possible. Room temperature storage can affect the integrity of the specimen and impact the accuracy of the test.