Practice Question
A client shows no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing in the park. The nurse uses which of the following terms when documenting the client's affect?
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Correct Answer:
Flat affect
Rationale:
🟢 Flat affect refers to a complete or near-complete absence of emotional expression, where the face appears immobile and voice lacks inflection, even in emotionally stimulating situations.
🟢 The client showing no facial expression while playing a game is consistent with this definition.
🟢 Blunt affect shows minimal emotional expression but not complete absence.
🟢 Restricted affect involves a limited range of emotions, and broad affect indicates normal emotional variability.
🟢 Flat affect is often associated with schizophrenia, severe depression, or other psychiatric conditions.
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This question is from ATI LPN Mental Health Level 2 Exam which contains 45 questions.
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- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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