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Marital and Family Therapy

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As a standard practice Mental Status Exam, one might see AOx3 or AOx4. What do these mean?
  1. Client can describe in detail the precipitating events that led to treatment
  2. Client is oriented to presenting issue, medical history, and current medications
  3. Client is oriented to person, place, history, and geography
  4. Client is oriented to person, place, time, and situation
Explanation
Answer - C - AO3 or AO4 is an indicator that the client is aware of person, place, historical events, and some basic geography. Sometimes, precipitating factors are an issue, but not always significant in how the client remembers. While it’s a good idea for the client to be oriented to all, it’s not always possible.
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