Respirations gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow. Breathing may stop for 10 to 20 seconds. This is:
a. Biot's respirations.
b. Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
c. Kussmaul respirations.
d. Hypoventilation
B
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