A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with…

A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with an ideal body weight of 65 kg is brought to the emergency department. The patient is short of breath and using accessory muscles. Aerosolized bronchodilators are administered. The ABG results on 2L NC reveal the following: ABG pH 7.30 PCO2 72 PO2 60 HCO3 32 Sa02 90% The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following at this time?