Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A client smoking in his bathroom has dropped a cigarette butt into wastepaper basket, which begins to smolder. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Activate the fire alarm. This is the priority because it alerts everyone in the facility to the potential fire hazard, ensuring a quick evacuation and summoning professional help. Moving clients nearby (B) is important but should come after alerting others. Closing fire doors (C) can help contain the fire but is not as urgent as alerting everyone. Using a fire extinguisher (D) could be risky if the fire spreads rapidly, so it's not the priority.