A client is prescribed nicotinic acid (niacin) for hyperlipidemia and the nurse provides instructions to the client about the medication. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?a) "It is not necessary to avoid the use of alcohol."
b) "The medication should be taken with meals to decrease flushing."
c) "Clay-colored stools are a common side effect and should not be of concern."
d) "Ibuprofen (Motrin) taken 30 minutes before the nicotinic acid should decrease the flushing."

Air goes past the epiglottis and into the trachea when you breathe in. from there, it goes to your vocal cords in the larynx until it reaches the bronchi. from the bronchi, air passes into each lung.

Which of these is a benefit of health care access that lowers the risk of chronic disease like skin cancer? a. higher incomeb. better doctorsc. early detectiond. safer environmentif this is your question it is c

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.