A client diagnosed with atherosclerosis and hypertension has been newly prescribed a combination drug of amlodipine and atorvastatin (Caduet). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I'll continue to take my amlodipine with the new medication."
b. "I'll follow up with my nurse practitioner on a regular basis."
c. "I need to quit smoking as soon as I possibly can."
d. "I should drink grapefruit juice while on this drug."

20 times a minute is usually the average respritory rate of an adult. additionally the patient is breathing on his own, is clearly maintaining his airway, and is intaking a sufficient amount of air. you shouldn't use a bag valve mask, cpap, or other form of positive pressure ventilation, unless the patient has lost control of his airway, and is not breathing (apneic) or has rapid breathing or slow and shallow respirations. this patient would most likely and should be put on an non-rebreather mask or nrb attached to 100% high flow oxygen at 15 l/min. don't use a nasal cannula, as the amount of oxygen it provides is limited with a rate of 6 l/min.

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