The nurse observes that a client shows no emotional expression and speaks in a monotone. The nurse documents the client as having:
A)
a flat effect.
B)
a labile effect.
C)
a catatonic reaction.
D)
a broad effect.
A
Explanation:
A)
A flat effect is conveyed by an absence of facial expression and emotions. Labile effect is expressed by rapidly changing emotional expressions. A catatonic reaction involves slow or absence of responses and expressions. A broad effect involves a full range of emotions.
Comprehension
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
B)
A flat effect is conveyed by an absence of facial expression and emotions. Labile effect is expressed by rapidly changing emotional expressions. A catatonic reaction involves slow or absence of responses and expressions. A broad effect involves a full range of emotions.
Comprehension
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
C)
A flat effect is conveyed by an absence of facial expression and emotions. Labile effect is expressed by rapidly changing emotional expressions. A catatonic reaction involves slow or absence of responses and expressions. A broad effect involves a full range of emotions.
Comprehension
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
D)
A flat effect is conveyed by an absence of facial expression and emotions. Labile effect is expressed by rapidly changing emotional expressions. A catatonic reaction involves slow or absence of responses and expressions. A broad effect involves a full range of emotions.
Comprehension
Assessment
Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation
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