What are the priority nursing interventions in the event of a fire?
a. Calling the fire department and fighting the fire.
b. Protecting the patient from injury and con-taining the fire.
c. Removing hazards and containing the fire.
d. Fighting the fire and preventing secondary outbreaks.
B
If a fire occurs, the nurse should use the nearest fire box for notification and move patients to safety.
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