A 45-year-old, 73-inch-tall, 200 lb male patient is admitted…

A 45-year-old, 73-inch-tall, 200 lb male patient is admitted to the emergency department with an exacerbation of myasthenia gravis. The respiratory therapist assesses the patient and finds the patient’s maximum inspiratory pressure is -15 cm H2O and his vital capacity is 1050 mL. It is decided that the patient requires ventilatory support. The most appropriate ventilator settings for this patient are which of the following?

The following information is obtained on a 6’2″ male patient…

The following information is obtained on a 6’2″ male patient: VENT SETTINGS Mode PRVC Vt  600 RR 12 PEEP 5 cm H20 PS 10 cm H20 FIO2 65% VITALS HR 106 RR 20 BP 139/95 SP02 89% ABG pH  7.45 PaCO2 35 Pa02 52 HCO3 25 Sa02 87% Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?