A client who wishes to have an unmedicated birth is in the transition stage. She is very uncomfortable and turns frequently in the bed. Her partner has stepped out momentarily. How can the nurse be most helpful?

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Standing next to the bed with hands on the railing next to the client provides a presence of support and readiness to assist, which can be comforting during the intense transition stage of labor, especially in the absence of the partner.

A Client Who Wishes to Have an Unmedicated Birth Is