Mr Adam Is in the ICU on an FiO₂ of 100

question 17

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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