Breathing techniques should be used a. after you eat a heavy meal. b. every day to feel more energized and relaxed. c. only in times of extreme stress. d. only under the supervision of a mental health professional. ed

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Breathing techniques should be used :
-  B. every day to feel more energized and relaxed.

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.