One of the Physical Changes in the Respiratory System That

question 8

Multiple Choice

One of the physical changes in the respiratory system that is commonly seen as death approaches is alternating periods of apnea and deep,rapid breathing.How should the nurse document this finding?

• A) The death rattle
• B) Agonal breathing
• C) Apneustic breathing
• D) Cheyne-Stokes respiration

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