You are triaging using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system and you find a patient who is breathing 18 times per minute and has a radial pulse. Which one of the following actions should you take next?
a. Check the patient's mental status.
b. Check the patient's blood pressure.
c. Move the patient to the treatment area.
d. Place a yellow tag on the patient.
Answer: a
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