Which of the following patients should the EMT identify as having the most adequate breathing?

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The 34-year-old male with abdominal pain who is alert and oriented with good chest rise and fall is the patient with the most adequate breathing. A breathing rate of 8 breaths per minute (option A) is too slow and may indicate respiratory distress or impending respiratory arrest, while a breathing rate of 26 breaths per minute (option D) is too fast and may indicate respiratory distress or hyperventilation. The slight wheezing heard in option C also indicates some difficulty breathing, though not severe. Option B, on the other hand, has good chest rise and fall, indicating effective ventilation and oxygenation.

Which of the Following Patients Should the EMT Identify as Having