The Nurse Is Explaining the Use of Medications to a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining the use of medications to a patient with insomnia.Which statement about sedatives is true?

• A) A sedative will produce sleep.
• B) Sedatives increase the total time in REM sleep.
• C) Increased relaxation occurs with sedatives.
• D) Sedatives are more potent than hypnotics.

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