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The NP is preparing to wean a patient from mechanical ventilation. What option is NOT a method of weaning the patient from mechanical ventilation?
  1. Pressure support ventilation
  2. Controlled mandatory ventilation
  3. Using a T-piece, perform spontaneous breathing trials
  4. Intermittent mandatory ventilation
Explanation
Answer: B - The option that is NOT appropriate for weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation is controlled mandatory ventilation. This method is only used when the patient is unable to take breaths on their own. Controlled mandatory ventilation is not a weaning method.
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