A patient experiences a severe head injury hitting a tree while riding a motorcycle.Breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal pattern.What term should the nurse use for this condition?
A) Gasping
B) Ataxic breathing
C) Apneusis
D) Central neurogenic hyperventilation

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Central neurogenic hyperventilation is characterized by deep and rapid breathing with a regular pattern, often due to brain injury.

A Patient Experiences a Severe Head Injury Hitting a Tree