When the nurse walks into the patient's room, she notices fire coming from the patient's trash can. Rank the following actions in the order they should be performed by the nurse. 1 should be done first; 4 should be last
A. Activate the fire alarm.
B. Move the patient out of the room.
C. Close all doors and windows.
D. Put out the fire using the proper extinguisher.
ANS:
B, A, C, D
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