A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's blood pressure is 94/56 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. "I would like to see what this looks like today": This indicates effective coping as the client is engaging with their condition and facing the changes directly, which is an important step in emotional adjustment and recovery.
B. "I'm going to close my eyes until you are done dressing my incision": This suggests avoidance of the situation, which may indicate difficulty in coping with the reality of their condition.
C. "I would just like to spend my day staring at the TV": This may indicate withdrawal or avoidance, which is not an effective coping strategy.
D. "I'm planning to stay at home until my breast reconstructive surgery": While this may be part of the client's plan, it does not directly indicate effective coping with the current situation.

A. Limit physical activity until bladder continence is achieved: Limiting physical activity is not recommended and can impact overall health. Encouraging regular activity may help improve bladder function and overall well-being.
B. Encourage the client to contract the abdominal muscles when they experience the urge to void: Contracting the abdominal muscles is not typically recommended for managing incontinence. The focus should be on bladder training and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.
C. Instruct the client to void as soon as they feel the urge: This approach may not support bladder training, which aims to increase the time between voids to improve bladder control.
D. Instruct the client to void at scheduled times throughout the day: This is correct as scheduled voiding helps retrain the bladder, gradually increasing the intervals between voids and improving continence.