Which of the following identifies why obesity is more than a cosmetic issue? a. it can lead to serious health conditions. b. it is too difficult to lose weight once obese. c. it will drive portion sizes and food costs up. d. it will continually drive health care costs up.

A.) I believe is the best choice due to increased weight being strongly associated with increasingly negative health.

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.