An 81-year-old male patient has been ventilated on the follo…
An 81-year-old male patient has been ventilated on the following settings for one hour: BIPAP: 12/5, RR 8 and 50% His ABG reveals the following: ABG pH 7.29 PaCO2 51 PaO2 62 HCO3 25 Sa02 92% Vital Signs: HR 112 RR 27 BP 64/41 Sp02 92% Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?