A Patient with an IBW of 68 Kg Is Intubated

Multiple Choice

A patient with an IBW of 68 kg is intubated and being mechanically ventilated with VC-CMV,f = 12/min,and Vᴛ = 470 mL.The patient has a combined respiratory rate of 25/min.The ABG results are: pH 7.56,PₐCO₂ 26 mm Hg,and HCO₃⁻ 22 mEq/L.The most appropriate action is to do which of the following?

A) Decrease the set f to 8/min.
B) Decrease the set Vᴛ to 300 mL.
C) Sedate and paralyze the patient.
D) Change the mode to VC-IMV.