A 65-year-old female is in the ER due to COPD and pneumonia….
A 65-year-old female is in the ER due to COPD and pneumonia. Assessment: HR 135 beats/min RR 18 BPM BP 140/80 mmHg An ABG is obtained while the patient is on a 30% Venturi mask: pH 7.1 PaCO2 65 mmHg PaO2 79 mmHg SaO2 91% HCO3- 24 mEq/L The most appropriate recommendation is: