A 50 year old female patient is 157 cm (5’2″) tall and weigh…
A 50 year old female patient is 157 cm (5’2″) tall and weighs 90 kg (198 lb). She is receiving mechanical ventilation at the following settings:Mode SIMVRate 18 minVt 550 mLFiO2 0.40PEEP 8 cmH20The respiratory therapist interprets the blood gas as respiratory alkalosis with normal oxygenation. Which of the following changes should the therapist recommend?