The nurse understands which of the following about chloral hydrate?
a. short duration of action, rarely produces a hangover feeling
b. long duration of action, often produces a hangover feeling
c. short duration of action, usually produces a hangover feeling
d. long duration of action, rarely produces a hangover feeling
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is a true statement about chloral hydrate.
B Incorrect: This is not true about chloral hydrate.
C Incorrect: This is not true about chloral hydrate.
D Incorrect: This is not true about chloral hydrate.
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