Question

The nurse documents, "The client described her husband's abuse in an emotionless tone and with a flat facial expression." This statement describes the client's:

1. feelings.
2. blocking.
3. mood.
4. affect.

Answer 1

The client's affect refers to the way she expressed her emotions, which was described as emotionless and flat.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement described in the question refers to the client's affect. Affect refers to the expression of emotions through facial expressions and tone of voice. In this case, the nurse observed that the client described her husband's abuse with a flat facial expression and emotionless tone, indicating a lack of emotional response or display.