In dementia, which of the following cognitive functions is most commonly lost first?
A. Recognizing persons
B. Knowing the place
C. Estimating the time
D. Long-term memory
ANS: C
When evaluating a patient's mental status, assess orientation by asking the patient to recite his or her full name, current location/place (clinic, hospital, home, etc.), and the date (day of the week, month, or year). Knowledge of time is generally impaired first, followed by place. The inability to recite or recognize one's name implies a significant deficit in mental status.
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