Because a full bladder prevents the uterus from contracting normally,nurses intervene to help the woman empty her bladder spontaneously as soon as possible.If all else fails,the last thing the nurse might try is

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Inserting a sterile catheter is the last resort because it carries a risk of introducing infection. However, a full bladder can lead to complications during labor and delivery, so it is important to address the issue. If other methods such as pouring water over the perineum or providing hot tea do not produce results, the nurse may need to insert a sterile catheter to relieve the bladder and allow for normal contraction of the uterus. Analgesics do not directly address the issue of a full bladder and would not be a suitable intervention in this situation.

Because a Full Bladder Prevents the Uterus from Contracting Normally,nurses