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A patient asks the nurse how disulfiram works. What is the correct response made by the nurse?

A. If alcohol is ingested, acetaldehyde accumulates to toxic levels, producing unpleasant effects
B. Disulfiram decreases craving for alcohol
C. Disulfiram reduces the unpleasant feelings brought on by alcohol abstinence
D. If alcohol is ingested, methanol accumulates to toxic levels, causing neurological damage

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Answer:

A. If alcohol is ingested, acetaldehyde accumulates to toxic levels, producing unpleasant effects.

Step-by-step explanation:

See the answer above.