As a result of a severe head injury, a patient is now experiencing respiratory abnormalities char-acterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing with periods of apnea. What term should the nurse use when charting this condition?
a. Cheyne-Stokes
b. Frank-Starling
c. Apnea
d. Orthopnea
ANS: A
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breath-ing, with periods of apnea lasting from 15 to 60 seconds. Frank-Starling is related to the stretch of fibers. Apnea is cessation of respirations. Orthopnea is dyspnea that occurs when an individual lies flat.
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