Which nursing interventions are beneficial in the event of fire in the hospital? Select all that apply.

In the context of responding to a fire in a hospital setting, the focus should always be on the safety and well-being of all patients. Asking ambulatory clients to assist in pushing wheelchair-bound clients out of danger engages those who can help, ensuring that individuals who may be more vulnerable are moved to safety quickly. This intervention utilizes available resources to facilitate a faster evacuation, helping to protect those who may not be able to leave on their own.

The other suggested interventions may involve risks or complexities that undermine safety. For instance, evacuating all clients immediately without assessment can lead to chaos and potentially leave those who require assistance still in harm's way. Maintaining the respiratory status of injured clients manually might be necessary in specific scenarios but should be done only when immediate evacuation is not possible because it delays moving vulnerable patients to safety. Using fire extinguishers can be part of fire response, but only when safe and appropriate, as the primary goal should always be evacuation over attempting to fight the fire.

Overall, the selected intervention highlights the importance of prioritizing patient safety while utilizing the capabilities of those who are able to assist, fostering a collaborative approach in emergency situations.