During an interview with an older adult client, the nurse notes the client is confused as to day and time. The nurse would document this finding as an indicator of which of the following?
1. Affect and mood
2. Orientation
3. Willingness to cooperate
4. Level of anxiety
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Rationale 1: The client's affect and mood are revealed through speech, body language and facial expression.
Rationale 2: Client's ability to state name, location, and the date and time of day assesses orientation to person, place, and time.
Rationale 3: The client was not uncooperative, but rather confused to day and time.
Rationale 4: Like affect and mood, the client's level of anxiety is revealed through speech, body language and facial expression.
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