The Nurse Is Assessing Orientation in a 79-Year-Old Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing orientation in a 79-year-old patient. Which of these responses would lead the nurse to conclude that this patient is oriented?

A) "I know my name is John. I couldn't tell you where I am. I think it is 2010, though."
B) "I know my name is John, but to tell you the truth, I get kind of confused about the date."
C) "I know my name is John; I guess I'm at the hospital in Spokane. No, I don't know the date."
D) "I know my name is John. I am at the hospital in Spokane. I couldn't tell you what date it is, but I know that it is February of a new year-2010."