A patient's breathing pattern irregularly increases and decreases and is interspersed with periods of apnea up to 1 minute. Which of the following conditions is the most likely cause of this problem?

A. Diabetes insipidus
B. Renal failure
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. Elevated intracranial pressure

Answer: D. Elevated intracranial pressure

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