A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After a Motorcycle

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the Emergency Department after a motorcycle accident. The patient is alert, responsive, and diagnosed with a broken leg. The patient's vital signs are pulse (P) 72 and respiration (R) 16. After being informed surgery is required for the broken leg, which vital sign readings would be expected?

A) P 64, R 14
B) P 68, R 12
C) P 72, R 16
D) P 80, R 20