Advantages of adding continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to T tube weaning include which of the following?
1) Improved blood oxygenation
2) Decreased work of breathing
3) Compensation for auto-PEEP
4) Faster weaning or extubation
A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

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Adding continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to T tube weaning can improve blood oxygenation, decrease work of breathing, and compensate for auto-PEEP. This can result in a faster weaning or extubation process. Therefore, options 1, 2, and 3 are all advantages of using CPAP during T tube weaning. Option 4 may or may not be true, as the speed of weaning or extubation also depends on individual patient factors.

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