The nurse smells smoke and notes what appears to be a fire in the waste basket in the client's room. Which is the nurse's first action when the fire is noted?

A. Pull the fire alarm.
B. Grab the closest fire extinguisher.
C. Enter the client's room and immediately close the client's door.
D. Assist the client out of the room.


Answer: D

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