Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1113 of 2368

A client has received a continuous epidural infusion. Which complication should the nurse monitor for related to bladder function?

  1. Urinary retention
  2. Frequent painful urination
  3. Blood in the urine
  4. Excessive urine output
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Correct answer: Urinary retention

Anesthesia affects bladder function, so the nurse monitors for retention and may scan or catheterize.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Epidural Anesthesia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026