Which of the following patients is breathing adequately?

A. a conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin
B. a conscious female with facial cyanosis and rapid, shallow respirations
C. a conscious male with respirations of 18 breaths/min and reduced tidal volume
D. an unconscious 52-year-old female with snoring respirations and cool, pale skin


Answer: A. a conscious male with respirations of 19 breaths/min and pink skin

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