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A Postpartum Client Who Received Spinal Anesthesia for the Delivery

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A postpartum client who received spinal anesthesia for the delivery has not voided for 5 hours and is concerned about nerve damage. How should the nurse respond about this concern?


A) "Spinal anesthesia can sometimes cause nerve damage."
B) "You are probably dehydrated. Please increase your water intake."
C) "It may be several hours before you're able to control your urination."
D) "You should be able to control your bladder by now. I'll ask the anesthesia provider to visit with you."

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