Biot's respiration is most frequently observed in patients with which of the following?

a. Congestive heart failure
b. Increased intracranial pressure
c. Metabolic acidosis
d. Peripheral nerve disorders


ANS: B
Biot's breathing occurs in patients with increased intracranial pressure, but the mechanism for this pattern is unclear.

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