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You are monitoring a stable patient that is receiving mechanical ventilation. His ABG results are as follows:

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You are monitoring a stable patient that is receiving mechanical ventilation. His ABG results are as follows:

 pH 7.49

PaCO2 29 mm Hg

HCO3 24 mEq/L

BE +1

PaO2 87 mm Hg

SaO2 96%

Based on the results, which of the following actions should you take at this time?


  1. Add 10 cm H2O PEEP
  2. Increase the minute ventilation
  3. Decrease the tidal volume
  4. Maintain the current settings

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