An awake and alert patient is currently on settings via nasa…

An awake and alert patient is currently on settings via nasal mask with the following information: IPAP – 12 cm H2O pH – 7.35 EPAP – 6 cm H2O PaCO2 – 55 mmHg FIO2 – 0.65 PaO2 – 45 mmHg RR – 32 breaths/min HCO3 – 29 mEq/L SpO2 – 85% BE – +3 mEq/L What should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?