Multiple Choice
Mr. Adam is in the ICU on an FiO2 of 100%. An arterial blood gas reveals the following information: pH of 7.18, PaCO2 of 59 mm Hg, PaO2 of 65 mm Hg, HCO3 of 24 mEq/L What action would you recommend?
A) Provide ventilatory support.
B) Put patient on steroids.
C) Give patient chest PT.
D) Put patient on CPAP.
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