A 25-year-old woman is admitted to the labor unit for delivery of her first child. Her husband is coaching her during labor. During the transitional phase of labor, the client begins to scream and grab the side rails with each contraction. Which action, if taken by the nurse, is MOST effective? 1. Offer the client pain medication before her next contraction. 2. Assist the client to a side-lying position with her knees flexed and a pillow between her legs. 3. Establish eye contact with the client and breathe with her. 4. Suggest to the client that she watch television between contractions.

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