Problem: A 52-year-old, 5' 8" male patient (70 kg, 154 lb) receives mechanical ventilation. The following data have been measured and recorded: Ventilator Settings: Mode: VC, A/C VT: 700 mL Set rate: 16/min Total rate: 16/min FIO2: 0.40 PEEP: 5 cm H2O ABG Results: pH: 7.47 PaCO2: 31 torr PaO2: 87 torr SaO2: 97% HCO3-: 23 mEq/L BE: 0 mEq/L Based upon this assessment, the respiratory therapist should A. decrease the set rate to 10/min. B. decrease the VT to 600 mL. C. increase the FIO2 to 0.45. D. increase the PEEP to 8 cm H2O. Why answer b? Need Assignment Help?