A woman is using a birth ball to promote comfort and fetal descent.The nurse observes the woman rocking back and forth while sitting on the ball.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The birth ball helps with comfort and fetal descent during labor.The patient is using it correctly; the two methods are moving it in a circle and rocking back and forth.The nurse should assess her response to this modality and document it.There is no time restriction on using a birth ball.

A Woman Is Using a Birth Ball to Promote Comfort