A client who had a transurethral resection of his prostate has an indwelling urethral (Foley) catheter attached to gravity drainage. Twelve hours after surgery, he complains of bladder spasms. The nurse should take which of these actions first?

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A client who had a transurethral resection of his prostate has an indwelling urethral (Foley) catheter attached to gravity drainage. Twelve hours after surgery, he complains of bladder spasms. The nurse should take which of these actions first?