What Breathing Pattern Is Periodic in Nature,with a Gradual Increase

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Multiple Choice

What breathing pattern is periodic in nature,with a gradual increase in depth and respiratory rate followed by a tapering of rate and depth with periods of apnea or as a waxing and waning of respirations?

• A) Kussmaul's respirations
• B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
• C) Biot's respirations
• D) Paradoxical breathing

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