The nurse is caring for a client who is being mechanically ventilated.Arterial blood gas analysis reveals a pH of 7.20 and a PaCO₂ of 49 mmHg.Which change in ventilator settings should the nurse anticipate? A) Increase in humidification of inspired air B) Decrease of FiO₂ from 30% to 25% C) Increased respiratory rate to 30 breaths per minute D) Decreased tidal volume of each breath

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A) This client is exhibiting respiratory acidosis. This client needs to "blow off" more CO₂; therefore, the respiratory rate would be increased. No other option given would serve to decrease CO₂ levels. B) This client is exhibiting respiratory acidosis. This client needs to "blow off" more CO₂; therefore, the respiratory rate would be increased. No other option given would serve to decrease CO₂ levels. C) This client is exhibiting respiratory acidosis. This client needs to "blow off" more CO₂; therefore, the respiratory rate would be increased. No other option given would serve to decrease CO₂ levels. D) This client is exhibiting respiratory acidosis. This client needs to "blow off" more CO₂; therefore, the respiratory rate would be increased. No other option given would serve to decrease CO₂ levels.

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