You are called to the ED to see a COPD patient in acute resp…
You are called to the ED to see a COPD patient in acute respiratory distress. She is afebrile, HR 122 bpm, BP 136/88. ABGs results on 1 lpm NC are: pH 7.46, PaCO2 48, HCO3 30, PaO2 42. Her respiratory rate is 24 bpm and breath sounds are without wheezes or crackles. Which action is MOST appropriate at this time?