Thirty minutes ago, a term multigravida was 5 cm dilated, 100% effaced, and –1 station. She is now visibly uncomfortable and states that she needs to get up for a bowel movement. The best nursing...

Thirty minutes ago, a term multigravida was 5 cm dilated, 100% effaced, and –1 station. She is now visibly uncomfortable and states that she needs to get up for a bowel movement. The best nursing intervention is:

1. Assist the patient up to the bathroom.

2. Reassure the patient that the sensation she is feeling is due to pressure from the fetal head.

3. Perform another sterile vaginal exam on the client.

4. Notify the primary health care provider of the client's pain.