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 healthcare provider immediately.
C)Obtain an intermittent, straight catheter.
D)Pour warm water over the patient's perineum.

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Pouring warm water over the patient's perineum can stimulate the reflex to urinate and is a non-invasive, first-line intervention to promote micturition in patients having difficulty voiding.

Which Intervention Should the Nurse Take First to Promote Micturition