Assessment of a nulligravid client in active labor reveals the following: moderate discomfort; cervix dilated 3 cm, 0 station, and completely effaced; and fetal heart rate of 136 bpm. Which of the following should the nurse plan to do next?
1. Assist the client with comfort measures and breathing techniques.
2. Turn the client from the left side-lying position to the right side-lying position.
3. Prepare the client for epidural anesthesia to relieve pain.
4. Instruct the client that internal fetal monitoring is necessary.
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