A client who underwent TURP surgery reports severe pain during urination and inability to void despite the removal of the catheter. What is the nurse's best action?

A. Administering pain medication may not be appropriate for these symptoms, as the client's condition requires immediate attention and assessment.

B. This is the correct answer. The sudden onset of tachycardia, hypotension, and confusion indicates a potential complication or adverse reaction that requires immediate intervention from the surgical and anesthesia teams.

C. Reassuring the client is important, but it is not the priority when the client is experiencing concerning symptoms.

D. Initiating a rapid infusion of intravenous fluids may not be appropriate without a proper assessment and evaluation of the client's condition. The priority is to inform the surgical and anesthesia teams to address the situation promptly.

A. While encouraging fluid intake is important, severe pain during urination and inability to void after TURP surgery require further evaluation and intervention by the healthcare provider.

B. This is the correct answer. Severe pain and inability to void after TURP surgery may indicate a complication or urinary retention that requires immediate attention from the healthcare provider.

C. Documenting the client's complaints is essential, but the nurse should not delay notifying the healthcare provider about the client's symptoms.

D. Instructing the client to perform Kegel exercises is not the priority when the client is experiencing severe pain and inability to void after TURP surgery. The client's symptoms require prompt evaluation and intervention.