Asked by Joshua Leahy on Jul 22, 2024
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You are caring for a young adult patient with an intracranial hemorrhage secondary to a closed head injury.During your assessment,you notice that the patient's respirations follow a cycle progressively increasing in depth,then progressively decreasing in depth,followed by a period of apnea.Which of the following appropriately describes this respiratory pattern?
A) Biot's breathing
B) Kussmaul's respirations
C) Sleep apnea
D) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Bleeding within the skull, potentially life-threatening, often caused by trauma or health conditions.
Cheyne-Stokes Respirations
A pattern of irregular breathing characterized by alternating periods of rapid breaths followed by periods of apnea.
Apnea
A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep, which can be indicative of several health issues.
- Recognize specific respiratory patterns and understand their clinical significance.
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RYLEIGH STRONGJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This respiratory pattern is known as Cheyne-Stokes respirations.It is often associated with damage to the medullary respiratory center or high intracranial pressure due to brain injury.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize specific respiratory patterns and understand their clinical significance.
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