A patient has shortness of breath on a 60% aerosol mask. The…
A patient has shortness of breath on a 60% aerosol mask. The following data are obtained: Pulse 112 b/min RR 34 b/min ABGs pH 7.27 PaCO2 53 mm Hg PaO2 68 mm Hg On the basis of this information, which of the following should be recommended at this time?