The following ABG results are reported for a patient in the ED on room air: pH 7.20; PaCO2 24 torr; PaO2 95 torr; HCO3 8 mEq/L; SaO2 95%; BE -15 mEq/L. The respiratory therapist should recommend
A. initiating oxygen therapy via nasal cannula at 4 L/min.
B. intubating and initiating mechanical ventilation.
C. administering sodium bicarbonate intravenously.
D. initiating non-invasive ventilation.
Answer: C. administering sodium bicarbonate intravenously.
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