The Nurse Notes That a Patient with Damage to the Diencephalon

The nurse notes that a patient with damage to the diencephalon region of the cerebrum is demonstrating a breathing pattern where regular periods of deep, rapid breathing are followed by periods of apnea. How should the nurse document this breathing pattern?

A) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
B) apneustic respirations
C) neurogenic hyperventilation
D) ataxic respirations