What is the nurse's priority action for a client with continuous bladder irrigation has severe suprapubic pain?

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A. check for kinks and irrigate per order/protocol to restore flow — Severe pain with poor output during CBI often means obstruction by clots. Restoring flow is the priority.

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B. clamp the catheter to allow the bladder to rest

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C. remove the catheter immediately

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D. lower the irrigation bag below the bladder