Multiple Choice
You are caring for a young adult patient with an intracranial hemorrhage secondary to a closed head injury.During your assessment,you notice that the patient's respirations follow a cycle progressively increasing in depth,then progressively decreasing in depth,followed by a period of apnea.Which of the following appropriately describes this respiratory pattern?
A) Biot's breathing
B) Kussmaul's respirations
C) Sleep apnea
D) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Correct Answer:
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