An older adult male arrives at the healthcare center with lower abdominal discomfort and frequent urination. The nurse asks the client to provide a urine sample. After an extended period of time, the client returns with only a few drops of urine. Which action should the nurse implement?

A. Giving the client water to drink might help produce more urine, but it does not address the immediate issue of potential bladder distention, which can cause discomfort and urinary retention. B. Evaluating the client for bladder distention is the priority action. The symptoms of lower abdominal discomfort and difficulty urinating suggest possible urinary retention, which could be due to an enlarged prostate or other obstructive issues. Assessing for bladder distention will help determine if the bladder is full and if further interventions, such as catheterization, are needed. C. Instructing the client to try urinating again may not be effective if the client is experiencing urinary retention, and it doesn't address the underlying issue. D. Sending the few drops of urine for evaluation could provide some information but does not address the potential problem of bladder distention or retention.