Which factor in a patient's medical history is most likely to prolong the half-life of certain drugs?

A) Heart disease
B) Liver disease
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Tobacco use

The newborn with severe jaundice is at risk for developing:

A) encephalopathy.
B) bullous impetigo.
C) respiratory distress.
D) blood incompatibility.

A patient performs ritualistic hand washing. What should the nurse do to help the patient develop more effective coping strategies?

A) Allow the patient to set a hand-washing schedule.
B) Encourage the patient to participate in social activities.
C) Encourage the patient to discuss hand-washing routines.
D) Focus on the patient's symptoms rather than on the patient.

The nurse is attempting to teach a patient how to perform wound care for when he goes home.Using the "teach back" method the nurse should do which of the following?

A) Repeat the instructions until the patient understands.
B) Present the information and clarify with closed-ended questions.
C) Ask the patient if he understands the instructions.
D) Ask if the patient has any questions about the technique.