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The client is an 82-year-old male who was admitted to the hospital 1 week ago for pneumonia. The client has been intubated since admission. Current ventilator settings are synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) respiratory rate 11 breaths/minute, tidal volume 400 mL, fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) 45%. 0800 Respiratory rate decreased to t breaths/minute. FiO, decreased to 30%. Vital signs: • Heart rate 62 beats/minute • Total respiratory rate 12 breaths/minute Blood pressure 129/78 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 93% Based on the client’s status at 0800, the nurse should plan to do which of the following? Select all that apply. A Increase the respiratory rate B Increase the fractional concentration of inspired oxygen C Alert the provider of the blood gas values D Switch the ventilator to pressure control E Change the ventilator settings to continuous positive airway pressure (CAP) F Decrease the tidal volume G Continue weaning the ventilator as ordered
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