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.
Correct Answer:
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