Which of the following is a risk factor for urinary retention after childbirth?
1. Multiparity
2. Precipitous labor
3. Unassisted childbirth
4. Not sufficiently recovering from the effects of anesthesia
4
Explanation: 4. Women who have not sufficiently recovered from the effects of anesthesia and cannot void spontaneously are at risk for urinary retention after childbirth.
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