Asked by Vedant Sinkar on Apr 29, 2024

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Mrs.George is an elderly client who lives in a nursing care facility.The nurse enters her room to administer her evening medications as the fire sprinklers go off,as a result of a small fire in her waste paper basket.What should the nurse's immediate action be?

A) Use the extinguisher to put out the fire
B) Pull the fire alarm
C) Use the call bell to get assistance
D) Take Mrs.George out of the room

Fire Sprinklers

A component of a fire suppression system that discharges water when the effects of a fire have been detected, such as when a predetermined temperature has been exceeded.

Nursing Care Facility

A place of residence for individuals who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living.

  • Identify and employ measures for managing and preventing injuries in clients.
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Allie NorrisMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nurse's immediate action should be to evacuate Mrs. George from the room to a safe location, away from the fire and any potential harm. This is the priority to ensure her safety and well-being. Once she is in a safe location, the nurse can then pull the fire alarm, use the call bell to get assistance or use the extinguisher to put out the fire, depending on the severity of the situation and the facility's policies and procedures.