The nurse notes the client experienced a temporary cessation of breathing while sleeping. The nurse would document this as "The client experienced periods of _____."
a. apnea c. eupnea
b. dyspnea d. tachypnea
A
Apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing, most frequently occurring during sleep.
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