During the initial intrapartal assessment of a client in early labor, the nurse performs a vaginal examination. the client's partner asks why this pelvic exam needs to be done. the nurse should explain that the purpose of the vaginal exam is to obtain information about which of the following?
1. uterine contraction pattern.
2. fetal position.
3. presence of the mucous plug.
4. cervical dilation and effacement.
5. presenting part.

Option (4) and (5).

Explanation:

The assessment of the pregnant client is important to know the condition of both the client and her baby. The physical assessment includes the examination of the body's pelvic part.

The effacement and cervical dilation presents the information of the presenting part and also the fetal condition. The fetal presenting part information can be obtained from the female reproductive part. These examinations are important for both the mother and the baby.

Thus, the correct answer is option (4) and (5).