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While delivering a meal tray, a staff nurse observes that a privacy curtain has caught fire from a malfunctioning electrical outlet in a semi-private room. Both clients are currently in their beds. Which action must the nurse take first?

  1. Relocate both clients out of the room to a safe area immediately.Answer
  2. B
    Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station in the hallway.
  3. C
    Shut the room doors and windows to prevent the fire from spreading.
  4. D
    Attempt to put out the flames using a fire extinguisher or heavy blanket.

Answer

Relocate both clients out of the room to a safe area immediately.
According to the RACE fire safety protocol (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish), the absolute first priority is always to rescue and remove any individuals in immediate danger. Since both clients are in the room with an active fire, relocating them is the mandatory initial action.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the immediate environment for safety threats.
Identify that an active fire is occurring in close proximity to clients.
Rapid situational awareness is required to initiate emergency protocols.
2
Apply the standard facility fire emergency protocol (RACE).
Determine the sequence of actions: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish.
Structured frameworks prevent panic and ensure critical life-saving steps are prioritized.
3
Execute the first step of the protocol ('R' - Rescue).
Move the clients away from the active fire source before doing anything else.
Protecting life and preventing injury is always the highest nursing priority in an emergency.

Key Concept

RACE Fire Safety Protocol
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Accident, Error, and Injury Prevention

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