If you wanted to produce calm in a client, reduce agitation, and induce sleep, you would be most successful by using a(n) ________.
A) psychostimulant
B) antidepressant drug
C) sedative
D) MAO inhibitor

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Sedatives are drugs that have a calming and sleep-inducing effect on the body. They can be used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and agitation. Psychostimulants, on the other hand, increase energy and alertness and would not be effective in reducing agitation or inducing sleep. Antidepressants are used to treat depression and other mental health conditions and may not have an immediate calming effect. MAO inhibitors are an older type of antidepressant drug and have a number of potential side effects, including interactions with certain foods and medications, making them less desirable for treating agitation and sleep issues.

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