Which intervention should the nurse take first to promote micturition in a patient who is having difficulty voiding?

A) Insert an indwelling urinary catheter.
B) Notify the provider immediately.
C) Insert an intermittent,straight catheter.
D) Pour warm water over the patient's perineum.

The first intervention the nurse should take to promote micturition in a patient having difficulty voiding is to pour warm water over the patient's perineum. This can help stimulate the nerves that control the bladder and promote relaxation of the urethral sphincter, making it easier for the patient to urinate. Inserting a catheter should be a last resort, and the provider should be notified if the patient's condition deteriorates or if other interventions are ineffective.