A person suffering from schizophrenia has little emotional expression when interacting with others. The nurse would document the client's affect as which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Clients with schizophrenia are often described as having blunted affect (few observable facial expressions) or flat affect (no facial expression). The client may exhibit an inappropriate expression or emotions incongruent with the context of the situation. It is not likely that the affect of a person with schizophrenia would be pleasant.

A Person Suffering from Schizophrenia Has Little Emotional Expression When