Your 54-year-old woman patient is displaying deep, gasping rapid respirations. What respiratory pattern is she exhibiting?

A) Kussmaul's respirations
B) Cheyne-Stokes respirations
C) Biot's respirations
D) Agonal respirations

Answer: A

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