A client is informed that his family refuses to allow him to return to the family's home because of recent violent behavior. The client's expression remains blank; there is no apparent reaction to this statement
The client then asks what time dinner is served. The client is exhibiting: 1. Inappropriate affect.
2. Blunted affect.
3. Flat affect.
4. Mutism.
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Rationale: Flat affect is defined as a total lack of emotion or expression. The client does not appear to display inappropriate or incongruent affect. Blunted affect is defined as having a minimal emotional response to a person or event. Mutism is defined as an inability or refusal to speak when able to do so.
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