The nurse is caring for a patient who had a prostatectomy and is now having bladder spasms. What actions should the nurse take?
A) Administer belladonna and opium (B&O) suppositories as prescribed.
B) Check to see if the urinary catheter is draining.
C) Ask the patient if he feels the need to have a bowel movement.
D) Increase the rate of flow of urinary catheter irrigation solution.
E) Assess the patient's temperature.
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