The answer is option c: Wet with preservative (never water), cover with towels, zip bags, and close the lid (on specimen tubs).
Explanation for each option:
a. Leave everything open, someone else may be coming - This is incorrect because leaving specimens open can lead to drying out and contamination, which is not a proper practice in handling cadavers or specimens.
b. Only wet them down with preservative (never water) - This is partially correct, as using preservative is important, but it does not include the necessary steps of covering and sealing the specimens to ensure they are properly stored.
c. Wet with preservative (never water), cover with towels, zip bags, and close the lid (on specimen tubs) - This is the correct answer because it includes all the necessary steps to ensure the specimens are properly preserved and stored, preventing drying out and contamination.
d. Only cover with towels - This is incorrect because, while covering with towels is part of the process, it does not include the important steps of wetting with preservative and sealing the specimens in bags and tubs.