As you take vital signs on Mr. Barrow, age 78 years, you note that his respirations are 40 breaths/min. He has been resting, and his mucosa is pink. In regard to Mr. Barrow's respirations, you would:
a. document his rate as normal.
b. do nothing because his color is pink.
c. note that his rate is below normal.
d. report that he has an above-average rate.
D
The normal adult respiratory rate is 12 to 20 breaths/min, and the ratio of breaths to heartbeats is 1:4 . A respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min is not within the normal range and should be docu-mented as above average.
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