A client is scheduled for a prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) .On the morning of surgery,the laboratory report on the client's urine indicates the presence of red blood cells,white blood cells,and bacteria.Which is the nurse's highest priority action?
A) Document the report in the client's chart.
B) Insert a new Foley catheter before surgery.
C) Strain the client's urine.
D) Assess the client's vital signs and notify the health care provider.
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