A nurse is assisting in a client education class for fire safety in the home. Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A) Turn off electrical equipment in the client's room: While turning off electrical equipment can help prevent the spread of fire if the source is electrical, it may not be the most immediate action to take after removing the client from the room. The priority is to activate the alarm to alert others and initiate the fire response protocol.

B) Use a Class A fire extinguisher to contain the fire: Using a fire extinguisher is a potential action, but the type of fire extinguisher needed depends on the type of fire. Class A fire extinguishers are suitable for ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper. However, since the source of the fire is a trash can, the fire may involve combustible materials beyond Class A. Therefore, activating the alarm takes precedence over extinguishing the fire.

C) Close the door to the client's room: Closing the door can help contain the fire and prevent its spread to other areas. While this action is important, it is secondary to activating the alarm, which alerts others to the fire and initiates the response process.

D) Activate the alarm outside the client's room: This is the most appropriate action to take first. Activating the alarm alerts others to the fire, enabling them to respond promptly and effectively. It initiates the facility's fire response protocol, including evacuating occupants and summoning the fire department. This action ensures the safety of everyone in the vicinity and allows for a coordinated emergency response.

A) Notify the nurse manager:

While it's essential to involve the nurse manager in situations involving unexpected events or emergencies, the immediate priority is to assess the well-being of the fainting family member. Notifying the nurse manager can be done after ensuring the family member's immediate needs are addressed.

B) Check the family member's vital signs:

The first action the nurse should take is to assess the fainting family member's vital signs to determine their current physiological status. Checking vital signs can provide crucial information about the person's condition and guide further actions. This assessment helps ensure the family member's safety and well-being.

C) Obtain the family member's health history:

Obtaining the family member's health history is important for understanding any underlying medical conditions that may have contributed to the fainting episode. However, assessing vital signs takes precedence to address any immediate medical concerns related to the fainting episode.

D) Complete an incident report:

Completing an incident report is necessary to document the fainting episode for organizational records and quality improvement purposes. However, this task can be completed after addressing the immediate needs of the fainting family member and ensuring their safety.