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    Ati pn comprehensive predictor 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the facility's fire intervention plan with new assistive personnel. Which of the following instructions the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Attempt to extinguish the fire before evacuating clients: The priority is client safety. Attempting to extinguish a fire should only be done if the fire is small, contained, and the area has been cleared. Evacuation takes precedence over suppression efforts. B. Aim the spray of the fire extinguisher at the top of the fire: The correct technique is to aim at the base of the fire to effectively cut off the fuel source. Aiming at the top will not extinguish the fire and may waste the extinguisher’s contents. C. Open nearby doors and windows when the fire alarm sounds: Opening doors and windows can cause the fire to spread more rapidly by feeding it with oxygen. Doors should remain closed to help contain the fire and reduce the spread of smoke. D. Have ambulatory clients walk independently to a safe location: Encouraging ambulatory clients to move independently helps prioritize assistance for those who are immobile or require more support. This approach ensures a quicker, safer evacuation process.

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