A patient with a right temporal lobe hematoma is displaying Cheyne-Stokes respirations. How should this nurse interpret this assessment finding?
A) The next sign will likely be sluggish pupil reaction ipsilaterally.
B) This type of brain pathophysiology is usually self-limiting.
C) This patient requires surgical decompression of the brain.
D) There is no medical treatment appropriate for this symptomology.
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