A nurse is teaching the staff about alterations in breathing patterns. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

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Apnea-Respirations cease for several seconds. Persistent cessation results in respiratory arrest. Tachypnea-Rate of breathing is regular but abnormally rapid (greater than 20 breaths/min). Kussmaul's-Respirations are abnormally deep, regular, and increased in rate. Hyperventilation-Rate and depth of respirations increase; breaths are not labored. Hypocarbia sometimes occurs. Cheyne-Stokes-Respiratory rate and depth are irregular, characterized by alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation. Biot's-Respirations are abnormally shallow for 2 to 3 breaths followed by irregular period of apnea.

A Nurse Is Teaching the Staff About Alterations in Breathing