In a suspected brain herniation, a Cheyne-Stokes respiration could be identified. How do you describe Cheyne-Stokes?

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Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by a cyclic pattern of gradual increase in the depth of breathing, followed by a decrease, resulting in a temporary stop in breathing (apnoea). This pattern repeats, distinguishing it from the other options which do not accurately describe the cyclical nature or the combination of deep, then shallow, breathing leading to apnoea.

In a Suspected Brain Herniation, a Cheyne-Stokes Respiration Could Be