An adult client who had a gastric bypass two days ago reports to the nurse of feeling bloated. After verifying that the client's abdomen is distended, which intervention should the nurse implement?

Reassure the client and encourage the client to walk more to decrease gas.

Assess vital signs and report the finding to the healthcare provider immediately.

Assess hydration status and provide the client with a clear carbonated drink.

Measure the abdomen and review the client's dietary intake for the past 24 hours.