How should the nurse describe the mood and effect of a client who has a mask-like facial expression but states, "I'm really happy?"

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The client has a flat affect yet tells the nurse that his or her mood is "really happy." In this situation, the nurse would accurately describe the mood and affect as incongruent. A congruent mood and affect would mean the client's facial expression and demeanor match the subjective report of the mood. A restricted affect refers to displaying one type of expression, usually serious or somber. A broad affect refers to the display of a full range of emotional expression.

How Should the Nurse Describe the Mood and Effect of a Client