A nurse is assisting a provider with a pelvic examination of a client during her first prenatal visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Ask the client to empty her bladder prior to the procedure.

Instruct the client to tighten her pelvic muscles during the procedure.

Assist the client into a Sims' position prior to the procedure.

Encourage the client to take rapid, shallow breaths during the procedure.