As the AEMT responsible for triage at a motor-vehicle collision, you find a patient who is breathing 18 times per minute and has a radial pulse. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Check the blood pressure.
B) Move the patient to the treatment area.
C) Check the mental status.
D) Place a yellow tag on the patient.
Answer: C
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