[Verified Answer]: After 1 hour order for ABG

After 1 hour order for ABG . ABG results are : PH: 7.30, CO2:52, PAO2: 73, HCO3: 21. Interpretation of ABG AND change noninvasive settings if applicable? 2 hours later DOCTOR REQUEST ANOTHER ABG RESULTS OF ABG PH: 7:25, CO2: 63, PAO2 : 55, HCO3 : 24. INTUBATED PATIENT INITIATE VENTILATION SELECTED APPROPRIATE MODE AND SETTING AND COMPLETE VENT. 30 mins post intubation MD orders chest X-ray that shows position of ETTUBE AND ABG. ABG RESULTS ARE: ph: 7.32, CO2: 55, PAO2: 89, HCO3: 23.  Make adjustments according to post ABG. Next day patient is awake alert patient setting are PEEP : 5 , VT: 500, fio2: 40%, RR: 14. Select weaning mode and monitor patient