The primary rationale for assessing for bladder retention in the early postpartum period is that a distended bladder
a. causes pain and possible blood pressure elevation
b. increases risk of infection
c. interferes with uterine contractions
d. prevents accurate evaluation of intake and output
C
Urinary retention usually displaces the uterus to the right, which interferes with the ability of the uterus to contract for effective involution. The primary rationale for assessing for bladder retention is not because of pain, possible blood pressure elevation, risk of infection, or prevention of accurate evaluation of intake and output.
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