A nurse is caring for a client at 12 hours postpartum who has voided a total of 200 ml. Upon assessment the nurse notes that the bladder is distended. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?

No intervention is needed at this time. 200 ML is adequate output.

Notify the provider immediately of urinary retention.

Notify the provider if the client does not void in 24 hours.

Encourage the client to consume more fluids.