Six hours had past and you are called to the patient’s room…

Six hours had past and you are called to the patient’s room by the RN stating that the vent alarms are triggered. You observe that the low volume and low minute volume alarms are alarming. The vitals are still stable. What should you assess now?Choose as MANY as considered appropriate.

Previous Diagnostic Information: ABG: pH 7.20, PaCO2 75 mmH…

Previous Diagnostic Information: ABG: pH 7.20, PaCO2 75 mmHg, PaO2 45 mmHg, HCO3 28 mEq/L Chest radiograph: ETT tip at T2, Diaphragm at T7, Bilateral diffuse ground glass appearance CBC pending Electrolytes pending Assessment reveals: Vitals: HR 180 bpm, BP 50/30 mmHg, RR 45 breaths/min SpO2  86% TcCO2 70 mmHg Current ventilator settings: Ventilator settings: ACPC, Rate 45 breath/min, Pressure 35 cm H2O, PEEP +10 cm H2O, FIO2 1.0 What should be suggested at this time? Choose only ONE