The nurse is planning interventions to prevent the onset of urinary retention in a postpartum patient. Why are these interventions needed?
A) Frequent partial voiding never relieves the bladder pressure.
B) Catheterization at the time of delivery reduces bladder tonicity.
C) Mild dehydration causes a concentrated urine volume in the bladder.
D) Decreased bladder sensation results from edema because of pressure of birth.
D
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Urinary retention occurs when there is inadequate bladder emptying. After childbirth, bladder sensation for voiding is decreased because of bladder edema caused by the pressure of birth. Frequent partial voiding can lead to bladder overdistention. Catheterization at the time of delivery will not reduce bladder tone. Dehydration will not cause urinary retention but an overall reduction in urine volume.
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