A COPD patient with an IBW of 65 kg is in the ER with dyspne…
A COPD patient with an IBW of 65 kg is in the ER with dyspnea. The patient is using his accessory muscles, is on 2 L/min NC and receiving aerosolized bronchodilators. ABG reveals: pH 7.31 PaCO2 72 mmHg PaO2 88 mmHg SaO2 90% HCO3- 32 mEq/L At this time, the most appropriate recommendation is: