An 80-kg (176-lb) male is receiving volume-controlled ventil…
An 80-kg (176-lb) male is receiving volume-controlled ventilation after undergoing a lobectomy of the left lung. Pertinent data is below:pH 7.23PaCO2 49 mmHgPaO2 74 mmHgHCO3- 24 mEq/LBE -2 mEq/LFIO2 0.50Vt 400 mLMode Asist/controlMandatory rate 12/minTotal Rate 12/minPEEP 5 cmH2OWhich of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?