What Is the Best Method for Examining a Patient's Attention

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the best method for examining a patient's attention?

• A)Asking the patient to answer questions about current location.
• B)Asking the patient to tell the therapist the correct date and time.
• C)Asking the patient to interpret word usage outside of their usual context.
• D)Asking the patient to repeat a gradually longer list of words or letters.

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