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A nurse documents that "the client describes the recent breakup of a dating relationship with an emotionless tone and a flat facial expression." In which section of the mental status exam would the nurse
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A nurse documents that "the client describes the recent breakup of a dating relationship with an emotionless tone and a flat facial expression." In which section of the mental status exam would the nurse have documented this statement?a. blockingb. feelingsc. moodd. affect

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The emotionless tone and flat facial expression would describe the client’s affect. Affect is a demeanor in which one presents him or herself at the moment. Mood is a more sustained emotion such as anger or sadness.
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