As You Take Vital Signs on Mr

Multiple Choice

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.