Concerning their role in the personal hygiene of the expectant mother, maternity nurses should be aware that:
1. tub bathing is permitted even in late pregnancy, unless membranes have ruptured.
2. the perineum should be wiped from back to front.
3. bubble bath and bath oils are okay because they add an extra soothing and clean-sing action to the bath.
4. expectant mothers should use specially treated soap to cleanse the nipples.
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1. Correct. The main danger from taking baths is falling in the tub.
2. Incorrect. The perineum should be wiped from front to back.
3. Incorrect. Bubble baths and bath oils should be avoided because they may irritate the urethra.
4. Incorrect. Soap, alcohol, ointments, and tinctures should not be used to cleanse nipples because they remove protective oils. Warm water is sufficient.
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