While the client sleeps,the nurse notes that the client's respirations periodically stop.This finding would be documented as:

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Apnea is the cessation of breathing for a period of time, which is what the nurse is observing in the client. Tachypnea is rapid breathing, bradypnea is slow breathing, and atelectasis refers to the collapse of a portion of the lung, none of which describe the issue observed in the client.

While the Client Sleeps,the Nurse Notes That the Client's Respirations