When a patient is given a paralytic without sedation:
A) he or she is fully aware and can hear and feel.
B) you should only give one tenth of the standard dose.
C) placement of an ET tube is less traumatic.
D) paralysis is not achieved and intubation is not possible.
Answer: A) he or she is fully aware and can hear and feel.
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