Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow.Breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds.This is:
A) Biot's respirations.
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
C) Kussmaul respirations.
D) Hypoventilation

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Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by a gradual increase in rate and depth of breathing, followed by shallow and slow breathing, and then a period of apnea lasting from 10 to 20 seconds. This pattern repeats in a cyclical manner. Biot's respirations are characterized by irregular breathing with varying depths and periods of apnea. Kussmaul respirations are deep and rapid, typically seen in diabetic ketoacidosis. Hypoventilation is characterized by a decrease in the rate and depth of breathing.

Respirations Gradually Increase in Rate and Depth and Then Become