[Verified Answer]: During a temper tantrum, a five-year-old…

During a temper tantrum, a five-year-old child attempts to hold their breath to upset the parents and make a point. After a short period of time, the child passes out and falls to the ground. How do you suspect a medically-trained person would describe the respiratory pattern immediately following the syncopal episode? A. Slow, then fast, then slow again. B. Shallow and rapid for about 10 minutes. C. Apneic for a minute or so, then normal. D. Tachypneic for a short time, then regular.