Common approaches used to wean patients from ventilatory support include which of the following?
1) T tube alternating with mechanical ventilation
2) Pressure-supported ventilation (PSV)
3) Intermittent mandatory ventilation
A)2 and 3 only
B)1 and 2 only
C)1, 2, and 3
D)1 and 3 only

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1) T tube alternating with mechanical ventilation, 2) Pressure-supported ventilation (PSV), and 3) Intermittent mandatory ventilation are all common methods used to wean patients from ventilatory support, allowing gradual transition to independent breathing.

Common Approaches Used to Wean Patients from Ventilatory Support Include