ATI PN Comprehensive B 2023

ATI PN Comprehensive B 2023 Diabetes Mellitus: reports waking during the night, with tremors and anxiety - Eat a bedtime snack The symptoms described by the client indicate hypoglycemia. Eating a snack at bedtime will help prevent hypoglycemic episodes during the night Clients with latex allergy: What to use? - Indwelling Urinary Catheter The nurse should identify that most indwelling urinary catheters are made of rubber, which is a form of latex. A rubber indwelling urinary catheter should not be used for a client who has a latex allergy. The nurse should obtain an indwelling urinary catheter made of silicone for a client who has a latex allergy. Client with altered mental status and has become aggressive, what prescription to clarify with provider prior to admission? - Zolpidem (correct answer) Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic medication used to treat insomnia. It is not indicated for treatment of confusion and aggressive behavior. Zolpidem can cause agitation and should be used with caution for clients who have a history of mental illness. Therefore, the nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider prior to administration. Haloperidol: Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication that can be prescribed to treat aggressive behavior. Haloperidol, when used in conjunction with psychosocial interventions and de-escalation techniques, has been found to be effective in the treatment of aggressive and violent behavior. Lorazepam: Lorazepam is an antianxiety medication that can be prescribed to treat aggressive behavior. Lorazepam, when used in conjunction with psychosocial interventions and de-escalation techniques, has been found to be effective in the treatment of aggressive and violent behavior.