An older adult client in a long-term care facility drops his burning cigarette in a garbage can and starts a fire. What is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this in-stance?
a. Type A
b. Type B
c. Type C
d. Type D
A
Type A fire extinguishers are used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. A garbage can fire would require a type A fire extinguisher.
Type B fire extinguishers are used for flammable liquids such as gasoline, grease, paint, and an-aesthetic gas.
Type C fire extinguishers are used for electrical equipment.
There is no Type D fire extinguisher.
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