A nurse is orienting the client to their room. What safety measure is a priority during the orientation?

The statement “What did your health care provider tell you about your need for this hospitalization?” creates a barrier to communication because it assumes that the patient has been informed by their healthcare provider about their hospitalization.

However, this may not be the case and can lead to misunderstandings or miscommunications.

If a fire is found in a client's room during a routine medication pass, the nurse's first action should be to activate the fire alarm. Activating the fire alarm will alert other staff members and activate the fire suppression system, which can help to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to other areas of the facility. This will also initiate the evacuation of other clients and staff members, as well as alert the fire department.

Once the fire alarm has been activated, the nurse should safely evacuate the client and themselves from the room, if possible, and then notify the supervisor and the fire department.

Containing the fire or attempting to put it out should only be done if it can be done safely and without putting oneself or others at risk.