An elderly surgical patient is having an epidural catheter inserted for pain control. The nurse tells the patient that this method of pain medication has which benefit?

Name: An elderly surgical patient is having an epidural catheter inserted for pain control. The nurse tells the patient that this method of pain medication has which benefit?
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Epidural analgesia can lead to earlier return of bowel function by reducing the need for systemic opioids, which can slow down bowel motility.

An Elderly Surgical Patient Is Having an Epidural Catheter Inserted