The nurse is assessing the client's respiratory pattern and notes periods of deep breathing alternating with periods of apnea. Which terminology should the nurse use to document the findings?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The described respiratory pattern of periods of deep breathing alternating with periods of apnea is characteristic of Cheyne-Stokes respiration, which is often seen in patients with heart failure or stroke.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Client's Respiratory Pattern and Notes