A nurse enters a client's room and sees a small fire in the client's bathroom. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)
Explanation & Rationale
D. Transport the client to another area of the nursing unit. The first priority is rescue ensuring the client’s safety by removing them from the immediate area of danger, which is consistent with the "RACE" fire safety protocol (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish). A. Activate the facility's fire alarm system. Once the client is safe, the next step is to activate the fire alarm to notify other staff and initiate emergency protocols throughout the facility. B. Close all nearby windows and doors. Containing the fire by closing doors and windows limits the spread of smoke and flames, buying time for response teams to arrive and control the situation. C. Use the unit's fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the fire. If it is safe and the fire is small and manageable, the final step is to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher, following appropriate safety procedures.