While conducting an interview with a psychiatric–mental health client, the nurse is observing the client's facial expressions and nonverbal cues. The nurse's observations facilitate the assessment of the client's:
A) Demeanor
B) Temperament
C) Mood
D) Affect
Ans: D
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Affect refers to the physical manifestations of the client's mood and is assessed by observing the client's facial expression in conjunction with other nonverbal clues.
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