A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided since giving birth vaginally 10 hours ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale: A. Palpate the client's bladder in 1 hour: Waiting another hour to assess the bladder delays intervention. At 10 hours postpartum with no void, immediate action is needed to stimulate voiding or assess for urinary retention. B. Place the client's hands in a bowl of cold water: This technique is more commonly used in children and is less effective in stimulating voiding in postpartum adults. It is not a first-line strategy in this context. C. Have the client listen to running water while on the toilet: This is a noninvasive and effective method to stimulate the urge to void by triggering the micturition reflex. It can help relax pelvic muscles and encourage urination postpartum. D. Perform effleurage over the client's lower abdomen: Effleurage is a light massage technique used primarily for labor pain management. It is not a recognized or effective method to promote urination in postpartum care.