A fire is found in a client room during a routine medication pass. What is the nurse’s first action?
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The question is asking about the appropriate action a nurse should take in response to discovering a fire in a client room during medication administration. It presents multiple possible responses to consider.
Answer
Remove the client from the room.
The nurse's first action should be to remove the client from the room.
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The nurse's first action should be to remove the client from the room.
More Information
The acronym RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish) is used in fire safety to guide the correct sequence of actions.
Tips
A common mistake is starting with activating the alarm without ensuring immediate safety for the client.
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