A client shows no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing in the park. The nurse uses which of the following terms when documenting the client's affect?

A. Restricted affect: Restricted affect indicates a limited range of emotions but not a complete lack of expression. B. Broad affect: Broad affect indicates a wide range of emotional expressions, which is not the case here. C. Blunt affect: Blunt affect indicates a severe reduction in the intensity of emotional expression, but some expression is still present. D. Flat affect: Correct. Flat affect indicates a complete lack of emotional expression, which matches the client's behavior.