A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is in acute respiratory failure and has been placed on mechanical ventilation.Four hours after mechanical ventilation is initiated,the patient's ABG results include a pH of 7.50,PaO₂ of 80 mm Hg,arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂)of 29 mm Hg,and bicarbonate of 23 mmol/L.The nurse will anticipate the need to do which of the following?

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The patient's ABG results indicate respiratory alkalosis (pH of 7.50, low PaCO2 of 29 mm Hg), suggesting overventilation. Decreasing the respiratory rate can help retain more CO2 and correct the alkalosis.

A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)is in Acute