The word root stoma means ________

Your patient is a 22-year-old female in mild distress that is complaining of left lower quadrant abdominal pain and nausea. Which of the following questions would be least helpful when determining the etiology of her abdominal pain?

A) "When did the pain start?" B) "How would you describe the pain: dull, sharp, constant, intermittent?" C) "Are you having any vomiting or diarrhea?" D) "Have you ever had a sexually transmitted disease?"

Which of the following situations is not an indication for the use of restraints?

a. The patient is in imminent danger of harming himself. b. The patient is alert, rational, and refuses medical care. c. Others present are in imminent danger from the patient. d. The use of verbal calming skills is no longer effective, and the patient is a danger to himself or others.