Evolve HESI Practice Exam

If a male client is disoriented to place and time, what documentation is most accurate?

1. Disoriented to person

2. Disoriented to space

3. Disoriented to place and time

4. Confused about reality

The correct answer is: Disoriented to place and time

The most accurate documentation in this case is that the client is "disoriented to place and time." This choice directly reflects the symptoms the client is exhibiting. When documenting orientation, it is important to specify the aspects in which the client is disoriented. The client’s disorientation to place indicates they may not recognize their current location or environment, while disorientation to time shows an inability to identify the current date, time, or day of the week. By noting both aspects, the documentation provides a clear and comprehensive picture of the client's cognitive status. Other options may lack specificity or crucial information. For instance, simply stating disoriented to person would not encompass the full scope of the client’s condition since it only acknowledges disorientation concerning identity and excludes other key factors like location and time. Similarly, the terms disoriented to space or confused about reality do not fully capture the client's state as they either limit the context to only spatial awareness or provide a vague sense of confusion without detailing the specific areas of disorientation. Thus, option C gives the most thorough and accurate representation of the client's mental status.