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The nurse is caring for a client who is being mechanically ventilated. Arterial blood gas analysis reveals respiratory acidosis. Which change in ventilator settings would the nurse anticipate?
 
  1. Decrease in oxygen delivery
   2. Decreased tidal volume of each breath
   3. Increased respiratory rate
   4. Increase in humidification of inspired air
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6 years ago
3. Increased respiratory rate

Rationale:
This client needs to blow off more CO2; therefore, respiratory rate would be increased. No other option given would serve to decrease CO2 levels.
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