A midwife is caring for a client who is in the first stage of labor. The client's amniotic membranes have not ruptured. Which of the following interventions is the most effective during this stage of labor?

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The most effective intervention during the first stage of labor is to instruct the client to void at least every two hours. Bladder fullness may be misinterpreted as sensations of labor by the client. The midwife must learn not to interrupt the client during contraction time. If the amniotic membranes have not ruptured, the client must be encouraged to ambulate. Therapeutic touch is recommended.

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