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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

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A patient is being admitted for surgery and during the initial assessment, the nurse notices that they barely respond to any questions directed toward them. They appear to hear the nurse’s questions, but their voice is monotone and their facial expression does not change. What type of abnormality of affect is this patient displaying?

Flat
Depressed
Labile
Anxious

Explanation

Answer: A-The patient who rarely responds to questions, speaks in a monotone voice and does not change facial expressions is displaying a flat affect. This type of abnormality is further characterized by a lack of demonstration of any feelings. A flat affect may be related to other, underlying psychological conditions that are part of the patient’s history.

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