Two days after a hip replacement operation and while the surgical resident is examining the 75 year old patient, he notes that the she states that the date is 1954, and that she is at her son's house. These impairments illustrate which aspect of the mental status examination?
A. concentration.
B. memory.
C. thought process.
D. orientation
E. level of consciousness.
Answer: D. orientation
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