A fire erupts in a hospital waste receptacle in the hallway.What is the nurse's first response?

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Use the mnemonic RACE to set priorities in case of fire:
R-Rescue and remove all patients in immediate danger.
A-Activate the alarm.Always do this before trying to extinguish even a minor fire.
C-Confine a fire by closing doors and windows and turning off oxygen and electrical equipment.
E-Extinguish a fire using an appropriate extinguisher.
Reporting,attempting to extinguish,and closing the door all occur after assisting patients to a safe area.

A Fire Erupts in a Hospital Waste Receptacle in the Hallway.What