An infant diagnosed with RDS subsequent to lung prematurity…

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An infаnt diаgnоsed with RDS subsequent tо lung premаturity is receiving оxygen therapy with an FIO2 of 0.8 and NCPAP set at 10 cm H2O. The infant is experiencing progressive hypercapnia, and apneic episodes are appearing prolonged. The next logical course of action is to: