Your 54-year-old female patient is displaying deep, gasping, rapid respirations. What respiratory pattern is she exhibiting?
A) Kussmaul's respirations
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C) Biot's respirations
D) Agonal respirations
Answer: A
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