When Explaining the Purpose of a Prescribed Single-Dose Sedative Agent

When explaining the purpose of a prescribed single-dose sedative agent to a client,the nurse would say that it does which of the following?

A) Reduces feelings of excessive anxiety,such as apprehension,fear,nervousness,worry,or panic
B) Reduces nervousness,excitability,or irritability by producing a calming or soothing effect
C) Induces sleep
D) Produces significant central nervous system depression resulting in anesthesia