4. this organ changes alcohol into
a form that is less harmful to the body.
5. alcohol's effect on this organ
can lead to dependency. some people are
more likely to develop dependency than
others are. however, anyone can become
dependent if he or she drinks a lot of
alcohol often enough.

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.