A Nurse Is Working on a Nursing Unit When an Electrical

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working on a nursing unit when an electrical fire starts.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Sound the fire alarm.
• B)Obtain a fire extinguisher.
• C)Confine the fire to one area.
• D)Remove clients from immediate danger.

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