Authors

  1. Stanley, Angela Y. DNP, MA, APRN-BC, FNP-BC, PHCNS-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM
  2. Conner, Brian T. PhD, RN, CNE

Abstract

Postpartum urinary retention is a common condition in obstetric units. A Clinical Practice Guideline was implemented in a high-risk obstetrical unit to decrease variance of clinical practice, rate of postpartum urinary retention, and number of urinary catheterizations and increase awareness of this common condition. Guideline implementation met the 4 aims, including a decreased rate of urinary retention.