Maria, a medical assistant, is preparing a patient for a com…

Maria, a medical assistant, is preparing a patient for a complete physical examination. She verifies the patient’s identity, reviews allergies, and records vital signs. The patient is scheduled for a full head-to-toe exam with a Pap test. After instructing the patient to change into a gown, Maria leaves the room and notifies the provider that the patient is ready. When the provider enters, they realize the patient is not properly draped for the pelvic portion of the exam. Question:Which step did Maria most likely forget to complete?