While the nurse is caring for a multigravid client at 39 weeks' gestation in active labor whose cervix is dilated to 7 cm and completely effaced at +1 station, the client says, “I need to push!” Which...

While the nurse is caring for a multigravid client at 39 weeks' gestation in active labor whose cervix is dilated to 7 cm and completely effaced at +1 station, the client says, “I need to push!” Which of the following should the nurse do next?

1. Turn the client to her left side.

2. Tell her to push when she has the urge.

3. Have her pant quickly during the contraction.

4. Tell her to focus on an object in the room to relax.