The nurse sees a small fire in a trash can at the nurses' station. She retrieves the fire extinguisher. Which is the correct method to put out the fire?

D pull the pin, aim the hose at the fire's base, squeeze the handles, and sweep from side to side slowly to ensure even coverage and extinguish flames B squeeze the handles firmly, aim hose at the top of the fire, and then spray downward in a sweeping motion until flames are extinguished C pull the pin, aim hose at the outside of the trash can, and coat it thoroughly to contain the fire before spraying flames inside trash can A pull the pin, squeeze the handles, aim at the top of the fire, and sweep downward to contain the flames