In a Mental Status Exam, It Is Important to Determine

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a mental status exam, it is important to determine if the individual's sensorium is clear and if he/she is "oriented times three." This refers to

• A) person, place, and time.
• B) day, month, and year of birth.
• C) ability to follow directions.
• D) spatial orientation.

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Definitions:

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