alert and oriented en · X
Meanings
- A medical notation commonly used in emergency situations or with dementia patients when assessing a person's level of consciousness and awareness, providing a first impression as to whether a person is cognitively impaired or able to make decisions for themselves; can be determined in tandem with an A&O assessment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&O | alternative | lexicographic |