The nurse smells smoke down a hallway and finds a small fire in the trash basket in a patient's bathroom.The first best action by the nurse is to:

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The first priority is always to ensure the safety of patients and staff. The nurse should attempt to extinguish the fire if it is small enough using an extinguisher or water. If the fire is too large, the nurse should immediately evacuate the patient from the room and call for help. Closing all doors and windows and closing the door to the hallway can help contain the fire and limit its spread, but extinguishing the fire or evacuating the patient should always be the first action.

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