You are using the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system of triage. Which one of the following patients should have a yellow tag applied prior to being moved to the treatment area?
A) Woman with a respiratory rate of 22, palpable radial pulse, and squeezes your fingers when instructed
B) Man with a respiratory rate of 40, palpable radial pulse, and squeezes your fingers when instructed
C) Woman with agonal respirations, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
D) Woman with a respiratory rate of 8, no radial pulse, and unresponsive mental status
A
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