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Which of the following are potential benefits of using noninvasive ventilation (NIV) during weaning?
1) Reduced length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay
2) Reduced incidence of nosocomial pneumonia
3) Reduced mortality rate
4) Reduced incidence of pulmonary embolism
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