The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. The unit has been notified of a fire on an adjacent wing of the hospital. The nurse quickly formulates a plan to keep the patients safe. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

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Closing all doors helps to contain smoke and fire. Noting the evacuation routes and oxygen shut-offs is important in case evacuation is needed. You will move bedridden patients from the scene of a fire by a stretcher, bed, or wheelchair. The nurse cannot wait until the fire department arrives to act. Type C fire extinguishers are used for electrical fires; type B is used for flammable liquids.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Group of Medical-Surgical Patients