The patient is receiving continuous bladder irrigation after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) . He complains of a "spasmlike" pain over his lower abdomen. Which of these actions should the nurse perform first in response to this complaint?
A) Inform the nurse in charge.
B) Decrease the continuous bladder irrigation flow.
C) Administer the prescribed analgesic.
D) Check the catheter and drainage system for obstruction.
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