A client received epidural anesthesia during the first stage of labor. The epidural is discontinued immediately after delivery. This client is at increased risk for which problem during the fourth stage of labor?

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Epidural anesthesia can cause decreased sensation and muscle control, leading to difficulty in recognizing a full bladder, which can result in bladder distention during the fourth stage of labor.

A Client Received Epidural Anesthesia During the First Stage of Labor