During a nap, the nurse notes that a patient's respirations periodically stop. How should the nurse document this finding?
1. tachypnea
2. bradypnea
3. apnea
4. atelectasis
Correct Answer: 3
Apnea is the cessation of breathing that lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. Tachypnea is increased respiration, and bradypnea is slow respirations. Atelectasis describes an illness, which is not evident in this situation.
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