You have been called to a long-term nursing care facility for a 77-year-old female patient with Parkinson's disease. According to the nursing staff, she is more confused than normal and is to be transported to the emergency department for evaluation. Since the patient neither understands nor can answer any of your questions, which sign provides the best evidence that her breathing is adequate?
A) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min
B) Pulse oximeter reading at 98%
C) Clear bronchiole breath sounds
D) Strong radial pulse
B) Pulse oximeter reading at 98%
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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