A respiratory therapist evaluated the arterial blood gas of…

A respiratory therapist evaluated the arterial blood gas of a child with respiratory distress who is receiving non-invasive ventilation. The child’s blood gas is as follows pH: 7.31 pCO2: 53 mm Hg pO2: 57 mm Hg SpO2: 89% HCO3: 23.7 mm/L. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?