A Client at 34 Weeks of Gestation Seeks Guidance from the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client at 34 weeks of gestation seeks guidance from the nurse regarding personal hygiene.Which information should the nurse provide?

• A) Tub bathing is permitted even in late pregnancy unless membranes have ruptured.
• B) The perineum should be wiped from back to front.
• C) Bubble bath and bath oils are permissible because they add an extra soothing and cleansing action to the bath.
• D) Expectant mothers should use specially treated soap to cleanse the nipples.

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Definitions:

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