A 168-cm (5-ft 6-in), 62-kg (136-lb) 39-year-old female is r…
A 168-cm (5-ft 6-in), 62-kg (136-lb) 39-year-old female is receiving PC, A/C ventilation. The following data are available: FIO2 0.40 Mandatory rate 15 Total rate 15 Set inspiratory pressure 20 cm H2O Exhaled VT 620 mL I:E 1:4 PEEP 10 cm H2O pH 7.52 PaCO2 26 mm Hg PaO2 110 mm Hg HCO3- 21 mEq/L BE 0 mEq/L SaO2 (calc) 98% A respiratory therapist should?