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

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.