Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by:

A. irregular tachypnea with occasional periods of apnea.
B. impaired respirations with sustained inspiratory effort.
C. tachypnea and hyperpnea with an acetone breath odor.
D. tachypnea and bradypnea with alternating apneic periods.


Answer: D. tachypnea and bradypnea with alternating apneic periods.

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