An older adult male client arrives at the clinic reporting that his bladder always feels full. The client also reports a weak urine flow, frequent dribbling after voiding, and increasing nocturia with difficulty initiating the urine stream. Which action should the nurse implement?

A: While a voiding diary can be useful for monitoring urinary symptoms, the client’s description of urinary retention symptoms requires immediate assessment for bladder distention or obstruction, not just recording voiding patterns. B: Obtaining a urine specimen is important if a urinary tract infection is suspected, but the symptoms described are more indicative of urinary retention, possibly due to prostate issues, which requires immediate physical assessment. C: The client’s symptoms suggest urinary retention, which can be detected by palpating the suprapubic area for bladder distention. This is the most immediate assessment to determine if the client has retained urine in the bladder. D: Cleansing the glans penis is important for hygiene and may prevent infections, but it does not address the underlying issue of bladder fullness and urinary retention.