A patient is found breathing at 4 breaths per minute. Arter…
A patient is found breathing at 4 breaths per minute. Arterial blood gases drawn reveal a pH of 7.25, PaCO2 of 80, HCO3- of 24, and PaO2 of 60 on 100% FIO2 by bag-valve-mask (ambu) bag. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
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