Desiree, a 28-year-old G2P1, is admitted to the labor and birth unit due to contractions. Her birth plan indicates that

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Desiree, a 28-year-old G2P1, is admitted to the labor and birth
unit due to contractions. Her birth plan indicates that she is
planning natural childbirth without pharmacological interventions.
She has attended childbirth education classes. Desiree is
considered low-risk based on her personal and family health history
and physical exam. Her pregnancy has progressed without
complications. She is approximately 39 weeks pregnant. Pertinent
labs are as follows: O positive, rubella immune, GBS (group beta
strep) negative, hemoglobin 11.2. Vaginal assessment reveals
cervical dilation at 5 cm, 80% effaced, and -1 station. Her
membranes are intact.
1. Considering the physiological effects of labor, what are
three recommended nursing actions during this phase of labor?