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?
1. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
2. apneustic respirations
3. neurogenic hyperventilation
4. ataxic respirations
Correct Answer: 1
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are a change in breathing pattern, alternating regular periods of deep, rapid breathing with periods of apnea, and are seen in many patient conditions in the clinical setting. Apneustic respiration is a term used to describe an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by deep, gasping inspiration with a pause at full inspiration followed by a brief, insufficient release. Neurogenic hyperventilation is hyperventilation associated with brain or spine injury. Ataxic respirations are shallow, irregular respirations associated with damage to the medullary respiratory center.
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