Labored or difficult breathing is referred to as
A) apnea.
B) dyspnea.
C) eupnea.
D) Cheyne-Stokes respiration.

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Labored or difficult breathing is referred to as dyspnea. A is incorrect because apnea is a complete absence of breathing, not difficult breathing. C is incorrect because eupnea refers to normal breathing without difficulty. D is incorrect because Cheyne-Stokes respiration is a specific pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing or temporary cessation of breathing followed by gradually increasing depth of breathing.

Labored or Difficult Breathing Is Referred to as