A primigravida in early active labor (6 cm dilation) reports…
A primigravida in early active labor (6 cm dilation) reports increasing contraction pain and anxiety. She is breathing rapidly, states that she feels overwhelmed, and verbalizes a desire to avoid pharmacologic pain management at this time. The fetal heart rate tracing is reassuring, and labor is progressing normally. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote pain control and maternal coping at this time?