What term should be reported when a patient's breathing is rapid and has increased depth?

Kussmaul respiration describes a specific pattern of breathing that is characterized by rapid, deep breaths. This respiratory pattern is often associated with conditions such as metabolic acidosis, especially diabetic ketoacidosis. Kussmaul breathing serves as the body's compensatory mechanism to eliminate carbon dioxide and increase oxygen intake when facing acidosis.

In contrast, Cheyne-Stokes respiration involves a cycle of periods of apnea followed by gradual increases and decreases in breathing depth, which does not align with the description of rapid and deep breathing. Dyspnea refers to the subjective experience of difficulty breathing, rather than a specific pattern of respiration. Hyperventilation describes a general increase in the rate and depth of breathing, but it’s typically associated with anxiety or other physiological conditions, rather than the specific compensatory mechanism associated with Kussmaul respiration in the context of acidosis.

Therefore, the term that accurately captures the described respiratory pattern of rapid and increased depth is Kussmaul respiration, making it the correct choice.