OB/GYN Student Study Guide

Acute urinary retention can occur in the postoperative period due to anesthesia, location of the surgery (e.g., lower abdominal, pelvic), pain, immobility, and the recumbent position in bed. The urine of the postoperative patient should be examined for both quantity and quality. Most patients urinate within 6 to 8 hours after surgery. ................
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