A 17-year-old G1P0 woman at 40 weeks is in labor. She has chosen natural childbirth with assistance from a doula. What nursing action can help the patient achieve her goal of an unmedicated labor and birth?
1) Encourage the patient to stay in bed.
2) Allow the patient's support people to provide labor support and minimize nursing presence.
3) Assess the effectiveness of the labor support team and offer suggestions as indicated.
4) Offer pain medication on a regular basis so the patient knows it is available if desired.