A 5-ft 5-in, 158-lb) 28-year-old female is receiving PC, A/C…
A 5-ft 5-in, 158-lb) 28-year-old female is receiving PC, A/C ventilation. The following data are available: FIO2 0.45 Mandatory rate 14 Total rate 16 Set inspiratory pressure 21 cm H2O Exhaled VT 687 mL I:E 1:4 PEEP 8 cm H2O pH 7.51 PaCO2 22 mm Hg PaO2 120 mm Hg HCO3- 22 mEq/L BE 0 mEq/L SaO2 (calc) 99% A respiratory therapist should recommend decreasing the