Question

The nurse notes documentation that a client is exhibiting Cheyne-Tokes respirations. On data collection of this client, the nurse expects to note which finding? Totally irregular respirations in rhythm and depth Regular rapid and deep, sustained respirations OIrregular respirations with pauses at the end of the inspirations and expiration ORhythmic respirations with periods of apnea

Answer 1

Cheyne-Tokes respirations denots the abnormal breathing pattern characterized by the faster, deeper breeting with gradual decrease, then temporary obstruction in breating means the rhythmic respirations with periods of apnea.

Hence option D is correct.