The 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. In which of the following ways can the nurse be most helpful?
A. Talk to her the entire time.
B. Turn on the television to distract her.
C. Stand next to the bed with hands on the railing next to her.
D. Sit silently in the room away from the bed.
C
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a. True b. False