Explanation

The RACE acronym is used to guide actions during a fire: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate. After Rescuing anyone in immediate danger (which may or may not be necessary depending on the client's location relative to the fire) and Activating the Alarm, the next step is to Confine the fire. Closing the door helps contain the fire and smoke, limiting its spread while evacuation or extinguishing efforts are organized.

While extinguishing the fire is part of the acronym, it comes after confining it, and only if the fire is small and the nurse is trained to use the extinguisher safely. Evacuating the specific client might be the first step (Rescue) if they are in immediate danger, but confining the fire prevents spread to other areas. Informing the charge nurse is important but confining the fire is the immediate next step after the alarm.