Cheyne-Stokes respiratory pattern can be associated with which of the following conditions?

The correct answer is C. Increased intracranial pressure. (A) Kussmaul's respirations are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hemorrhage, peritonitis, renal failure, and uremia. (B) Tachypnea (respiratory rate >25 breaths/min) is often associated with fever. (C) Cheyne-Stokes respiratory pattern is most often associated with…

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ADiabetic ketoacidosis
BFever
CIncreased intracranial pressure
DSpinal meningitis

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A
18% (6)
B
6% (2)
C
71% (24)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

(A) Kussmaul's respirations are associated with diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hemorrhage, peritonitis, renal failure, and uremia. (B) Tachypnea (respiratory rate >25 breaths/min) is often associated with fever. (C) Cheyne-Stokes respiratory pattern is most often associated with increased intracranial pressure secondary to changes in pressure in the cerebral and cerebellar areas. (D) Biot's breathing is most frequently associated with spinal meningitis.

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