Which option correctly reflects the frequency of agonal breaths described in the material?

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Which option correctly reflects the frequency of agonal breaths described in the material?

Agonal breaths occur as irregular, gasping breaths that can happen when someone is near cardiac arrest. The material describes these breaths as roughly every 10 to 15 seconds. That slower, uneven rhythm is not normal breathing and is a cue to act quickly—call emergency services and start CPR if you’re able. The other intervals don’t match what the material describes: 5 seconds is too frequent, while 30 or 60 seconds between breaths are too long.

Agonal breaths occur as irregular, gasping breaths that can happen when someone is near cardiac arrest. The material describes these breaths as roughly every 10 to 15 seconds. That slower, uneven rhythm is not normal breathing and is a cue to act quickly—call emergency services and start CPR if you’re able. The other intervals don’t match what the material describes: 5 seconds is too frequent, while 30 or 60 seconds between breaths are too long.

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