@wickenburger
I can relate a bit to this one! My mother was in ICU many years ago fighting for her life and this nurse kept asking her those very questions, "do you , know what month/day it is, do you know where you are?". I took her aside and reminded her we are in a room with no windows, you've drugged her up and you wake her up at all hours of the day and night because it's convenient for you, it isn't a realistic test to determine someone's mental capacity. I know she was just following protocol, (much like your nurse) BUT that is what separates the good from the bad medical professionals. Some can only follow the script while others are able to take into account the person and the circumstances and adjust real time. The good ones are worth their weight in gold!
J