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A nurse is assessing a client who is in active labor. The client reports back labor pains.
Which of the following nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse provide to manage the client's pain?

A nurse on an antepartum unit is caring for a 28-year-old gravida 1 para 0 female client at 32 weeks of gestation.

Exhibit 1: History and Physical The client is 32 weeks pregnant and has been experiencing cramping and low back pain for the past 3 hours. She rates her pain as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. She describes the pain as stronger than usual Braxton Hicks contractions and mentions having a little urinary leakage earlier in the day. She denies vaginal bleeding. The client decided to come in for evaluation at her doctor's advice.
 

Exhibit 2: Nurse's Notes 0900: The client reports cramping and low back pain started 3 hours ago. She rates the pain as 2 on a scale of 0 to 10. She feels the contractions are stronger than usual Braxton Hicks contractions. She mentions urinary leakage earlier today but denies any vaginal bleeding. The external fetal monitor shows contractions occurring every 5 minutes, lasting 30 seconds, and of moderate intensity. Fetal heart rate is 140/min. A vaginal exam reveals the cervix is closed and 80% effaced. No bleeding is noted, but there is clear mucus discharge on the exam glove.

Exhibit 3:

Vital Signs Heart rate: 80/min

Blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg

Respiratory rate: 18/min

Temperature: 36.8°C (98.2°F)

Oxygen saturation: 98%Exhibit 4:

Physical Examination Results

The client's abdomen is soft, non-tender, and the fundal height corresponds to the gestational age. No signs of vaginal bleeding are observed. Clear mucus discharge is noted on the exam glove. The cervix is closed and 80% effaced. The fetal heart rate is regular at 140/min. The client appears anxious but is in no acute distress. The fetal movements are felt and reported to be normal.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should identify that _______ are findings that require follow-up.

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Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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