Describes experiencing persistent sense of sadness

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A nurse practitioner observes a patient during a clinical interview. The patient describes experiencing a persistent sense of sadness over the past few weeks and reports a loss of interest in activities. However, during the interview, the patient laughs appropriately at humorous comments and shows a range of emotional expressions. How would the nurse practitioner most accurately document the patient's mood and affect? Mood is depressed; affect is restricted Mood is euphoric; affect is blunted Mood is depressed; affect is full range and reactive. Mood is congruent with affect; both are euthymic.

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