Penelope experiences regular panic attacks, and her fear of them happening again has led her to be diagnosed with panic disorder. she is working with a therapist who her to change her thinking about the attacks and the hope is that the anxiety as well as the attacks will be reduced over time. what psychotherapy technique is the therapist using? a) systematic desensitization b) cognitive restructuring c) exposure and response prevention d) free association

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.

False- i believe that would be the definition of balance