[Solved]: After assessing the patient and conferring with…

After assessing the patient and conferring with nursing and physician notes you have determined the following data: pulse 120, regular, BP 152/70, respirations 36, shallow and decreased, pH 7.25, PaCO2 62, HCO3 18, PaO2 257, SpO2 99%, Hb 12, SaO2 54%, HbCO 43% Which of the following would be the most appropriate course action? 1. increase the FIO2 to 60% 2. place the patient on 8 cwp CPAP 3. continue current therapy and reassess Q1o 4. intubate the patient and place on mechanical ventilation