The following data is collected on an $80$kg $(176$lb$)$ ARDS patient who is receiving VC ventilation.Vol$/$AC modeVT $600$ mlRate $15/$minPEEP $15$ cmH$20$FiO$20\mathrm{.}90$PIP $52$ cmH$20$ABG$2$ out of $2$ pointspH $7\mathrm{.}36$PaCO$246$ torrPa$0251$ torrHCO$3-26$ mEq$/$LBE $+2$ mEq$/$LWhich of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?