Which of the following breathing alterations describes a low respiratory rate?
a. Apnea
b. Hyperpnea
c. Hypoventilation
d. Kussmaul's respiration
C
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A In apnea, respirations cease for several seconds and then resume.
B Respirations are increased in rate with hyperpnea.
C The respiratory rate is abnormally low with the breathing pattern alteration of hypoventilation.
D Respirations are increased in rate with Kussmaul's respiration.
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