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Upon discovering a small fire in a patient's room, which action should the nurse prioritize according to the RACE acronym?

A Alert the fire department immediately.
B Confine the fire by closing doors and windows.
C Rescue the patient from the immediate area.
D Extinguish the fire with the nearest appropriate extinguisher.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The RACE acronym stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish. The first priority in any fire emergency is to rescue anyone in immediate danger, moving them to a safe location.

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