ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam II Questions
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A nurse is assessing an elderly patient receiving palliative care who exhibits Cheyne-Stokes respirations
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A nurse is assessing an elderly patient receiving palliative care who exhibits Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as indicative of this respiratory pattern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breathing ranging from very deep to very shallow with periods of apnea is indicative of Cheyne-Stokes respirations. This pattern of breathing is often seen in conditions such as heart failure, stroke, or brain damage.
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