As You Take Vital Signs on Mr

Multiple Choice

As you take vital signs on Mr. B, age 78 years, you note that his respirations are 40 breaths/min. He has been resting, and his mucosa is pink. Concerning Mr. B'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.
E) ignore one abnormal result.