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To be "oriented" in medical language is to know who you are, where you are, and what day, date, and time it is currently. To be "disoriented" means that one or all of these cognitive areas are impaired. For example, a crash victim may awaken 3 days after the crash and be disoriented about the day and date. However, the patient becomes re-oriented after being told the current day and date. If the patient was still confused or insisted it was a different date, the person would still be disoriented. In medicine and nursing, being "disoriented" means the patient has a cognitive impairment that may be temporary or permanent or even intermittent (comes and goes).
"Disoriented" can also be used in non-medical circumstances. Then, it is not an evaluation of cognitive impairment, but more a term used to describe "temporary confusion". For example, "Finding her way through the heavy traffic on major highways left Sally feeling disoriented. She arrived at her destination three hours late."
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What is an example sentence with the word 'disoriented'?
After the car accident, Sarah felt disoriented and couldn't remember where she was or what had happened.
How can you use the word disoriented in a sentence?
I became disoriented after a dizzying roller coaster ride.
What is a synonym for out of?
disoriented
What are the ratings and certificates for Disoriented - 1999?
Disoriented - 1999 is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG-13
What actors and actresses appeared in Disoriented - 2009?
The cast of Disoriented - 2009 includes: Marcy Hoffman
What is physical distortions?
if you are disoriented
What are the release dates for Disoriented - 1999?
Disoriented - 1999 was released on: USA: 7 March 1999 (festival screening)
What are the ratings and certificates for Disoriented Generation - 2009?
Disoriented Generation - 2009 is rated/received certificates of: UK:15
What is discombubulation?
being disoriented. lol
What is the definition of disoriented?
Lost or confused.
What are some antonyms for the word disoriented?
The word disoriented means that someone is puzzled. Some of the antonyms for this word are clear, orderly, or organized.
What delirious mean?
it means you are disoriented to a point that you are not able to think right.Delirious means to be in a very disturbed state of mind resulting in illness or intoxication.
