In view of the fact that a client had epidural anesthesia, which condition should the nurse anticipate as a potential problem?
a. Thrombophlebitis c. Urinary retention
b. Placenta accreta d. Postpartum hypertension
C
Due to interference with sensory perceptions with epidural anesthesia, the urinary bladder can fill without it being sensed and then become distended. Thrombophlebitis is not a common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia. Placenta accreta is not associated with epidural anesthesia. Maternal hypotension is a complication of epidural anesthesia, but not hypertension.
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