The Nurse Is Taking Care of a Child Who Is

The nurse is taking care of a child who is terminally ill. The nurse notices the child is having periods of shallow breathing followed by short periods of apnea. The nurse recognizes that this is:

A) Normal respiratory function of a young child.
B) Cheyne-Stokes respiration, which is a sign of imminent death.The child should be assessed for other signs of imminent death.
C) Dyspnea secondary to muscle relaxation.
D) A sign of air hunger.