According to the START triage system, a patient with a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min should have his status?

In the START triage system, patients are categorized based on their ability to breathe, perfuse, and respond. A respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute indicates that the patient is likely experiencing distress since this rate exceeds the normal range of 12 to 20 breaths per minute for an adult.

At this rate, the responder should assess for bilateral radial pulses to determine the patient’s perfusion status, which is crucial for prioritizing care. If the patient is breathing adequately but has a respiratory rate at the high end, ensuring that there are strong radial pulses can indicate adequate circulation despite the increased respiratory effort.

Other choices involve interventions and assessments that are not appropriate at this stage, as the initial assessment focuses on determining respiratory and circulatory status before moving on to further clinical interventions like oxygen administration or more detailed assessments. The START triage system emphasizes a quick and efficient evaluation to prioritize transport based on severity, and thus, assessing vital signs like pulses is essential to make informed decisions about triage categorization.