Question

The nurse manager is updating the trauma center's policies regarding internal disasters, such as a fire. Which action by the nurse meets the outcome of maintaining client, staff, and visitor safety? Select all that apply.

A. Removing clients from harm's way
B. Evacuating visitors away from a fire
C. Avoiding risk while putting out a fire
D. Leaving the facility immediately and going directly home
E. Discontinuing oxygen on clients who can breathe without it

Answer 1

To maintain safety in a fire at a trauma center, appropriate actions include removing clients and evacuating visitors from danger, extinguishing fires with proper caution, and discontinuing oxygen for those who can breathe without it.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the context of updating policies for handling internal disasters such as a fire within a trauma center, there are certain actions that a nurse manager should ensure are included to maintain the safety of clients, staff, and visitors. Actions that align with these safety outcomes include:

• Removing clients from harm's way, which is critical for their protection.
• Evacuating visitors away from the fire to prevent inhalation of smoke and potential injury.
• Avoiding unnecessary risks while attempting to extinguish a fire, utilizing proper equipment and procedures.
• Discontinuing oxygen on clients who do not require it to prevent exacerbation of the fire.

However, leaving the facility immediately to go home does not meet the outcomes of maintaining safety and would not be an appropriate action during such an emergency