During a mental status examination, the nurse wants to assess a patient's affect. Which question the nurse should ask?

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Mood and affect should be judged by observing body language and facial expression and by directly asking, "How do you feel today?" or "How do you usually feel?" The mood should be appropriate to the person's place and condition and should appropriately change with the topics. Options B, C, and D do not assess affect.

During a Mental Status Examination, the Nurse Wants to Assess