NCLEX Question of the Day
Safety and Infection Control QID 290
What is the appropriate action for a nurse to take when discovering a small contained fire in a client's room?
Explanation
When discovering a fire, the nurse should follow the RACE acronym: Rescue anyone in immediate danger, Alarm by pulling the fire alarm and alerting others, Confine the fire by closing doors and windows to prevent the spread of smoke and fire, and Extinguish if the fire is small and contained and it is safe to do so. Opening windows or using water might not be appropriate for all types of fires, and evacuating all patients immediately could lead to unnecessary chaos if the fire can be contained and controlled efficiently.
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