A Patient Who Is Terminally Ill Is Described During Shift

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who is terminally ill is described during shift report as having Cheyne-Stokes breathing. On assessment, the nurse anticipates finding:

• A) a breathing pattern of dyspnea followed by a short period of apnea.
• B) rapid wheezing respirations for two or three breaths with short periods of apnea.
• C) quick shallow respirations with long periods of apnea.
• D) respirations gradually decreasing in rate and depth.

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