Progressively deeper, faster breathing alternating gradually with shallow, slower breathing is called:
A) Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
B) Kussmaul's respirations.
C) Biot's respirations.
D) agonal respirations.

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Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by a pattern of progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in a temporary stop in breathing called apnea. This pattern repeats, with each cycle usually lasting from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. It is often seen in patients with heart failure, stroke, or brain damage, and can occur in those who are critically ill or nearing death.

Progressively Deeper, Faster Breathing Alternating Gradually with Shallow, Slower Breathing