A 72 kg (158 lb) male is receiving mechanical ventilation af…

A 72 kg (158 lb) male is receiving mechanical ventilation after surgical repair of a hernia. the       following data is given:Mode          SIMVFiO2            0.40Vt                400 mlRate            14Total rate    22PEEP            5 cm H2OExhaled Minute vol.  8.8LPH          7.28PaCO2   55 torrPaO2     85 torrHCO3    22 mEq/LBE          -2SaO2     96%               The therapist should recommend