A woman reports she has not urinated since delivering 8 hours ago and says she has no urge to void despite drinking adequate fluids postpartum.The nurse attributes this to what?

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The woman's lack of urge to void and not urinating since delivery may indicate a reduced bladder tone, which is a common postpartum condition. The uterus is still enlarged postpartum, which can cause pressure on the bladder and decrease its tone. It is not necessary that the woman is dehydrated or experiencing epinephrine release. While the bladder may have more room to expand due to the smaller uterus, this is not the primary reason for the woman's lack of urge to void.

A Woman Reports She Has Not Urinated Since Delivering 8