Question

your patient is a motorcyclist who was ejected after striking a guard rail. the patient is unresponsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly six to eight times per minute. what signs/symptoms lead you to this decision? mental status tidal volume respiratory rate skin color airway sounds accessory muscle use

Explanation:

• Mental status: The patient is unresponsive to painful stimuli, which indicates a significant alteration in mental status.
• Respiratory Rate: Breathing six to eight times per minute is well below the normal range (12 - 20 breaths per minute for adults).

Answer:

Mental status, Respiratory Rate