Following nerve injury, which symptom might a client exhibit after receiving an epidural?

The correct choice relates to the potential effects of an epidural nerve block, which can lead to a temporary loss of sensation and motor function in the lower extremities. An epidural anesthetic works by blocking nerve signals in the area around the spinal cord, resulting in reduced motor control. Therefore, a client receiving an epidural may experience an inability to move their lower extremities due to the interruption of nerve signaling that controls muscle movement.

In this context, increased sensation in the legs would typically not occur as a result of an epidural; instead, clients usually report reduced sensation. Loss of bowel control can happen in certain conditions, but it is not a direct symptom immediately following an epidural. Visual disturbances are not generally related to the effects of an epidural nerve block, as they involve different neural pathways and are not associated with the lower body function influenced by the epidural placement. The focus on movement capabilities directly correlates with the action of nerve blocks on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves, confirming why the inability to move the lower extremities is the most appropriate symptom post-epidural.