The nurse notes that a patient with damage to the diencephalon region of the cerebrum is demonstrating a breathing pattern where regular periods of deep, rapid breathing are followed by periods of apnea. How should the nurse document this breathing pattern?
A. Neurogenic hyperventilation
B. Ataxic respirations
C. Apneustic respirations
D. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Answer: D
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