The patient’s ABG was reported with a pH 7.10, PaCO2 30 mm H…

The patient’s ABG was reported with a pH 7.10, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, PaO2 80 mm Hg, HCO3ˉ 10 mEq/L, BD –16 while totally ventilated at rate of 24 breaths/min via an ET tube.  Which of the following is the appropriate suggestion in correcting this acid base abnormality?  Give a bronchodilator treatment  Administer IV epinephrine  Administer sodium bicarbonate  Decrease the CMV back-up rate

Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for…

Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a patient with an arterial blood gas results of pH 7.24, PaCO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3 26 mEq/L, BE +2?  Decrease alveolar ventilation  Increase alveolar ventilation   Give aspirin  Give sodium bicarbonate