A patient receiving pressure controlled-continuous mandatory ventilation (PC-CMV)has initial arterial blood gas (ABG)findings as follows: PₐO₂ of 101 mm Hg,partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arteries (PₐCO₂)of 60 mm Hg,and pH of 7.30.The respiratory therapist should:

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The kidneys normally can compensate for respiratory acidosis within 18-36 hours.Obviously,it is desirable for the problem to be corrected by increasing alveolar ventilation rather than waiting for renal compensation.Increasing ventilation can be accomplished by increasing the TV or mandatory rate.

A Patient Receiving Pressure Controlled-Continuous Mandatory Ventilation (PC-CMV)has Initial Arterial