Further assessment reveals: – ECG: Sinus tachycardia – Sputu…
Further assessment reveals: – ECG: Sinus tachycardia – Sputum C&S: Gram negative bacteria found – Electrolytes: Na 138, Cl 99, CO2 25, K 4.0 – CBC: WBC 15,000, Hct 45%, Hb 15, Plt 210 – CXR: Consolidation with infiltrates present in the RML and RLL – ABG: pH 7.46, PaCO2 33 torr, PaO2 65 torr, HCO3 24 mEq/L What should you recommend at this time? Choose only ONE