The nurse understands that which alteration or deficit explains the memory alterations observed in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder?
1. Neuropathology
2. Biochemical alterations
3. Neural circuitry deficits
4. Brain metabolism dysfunction
Answer: 3
Explanation: Neural circuitry deficits may explain the memory alterations observed in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Biochemical alterations may confirm dopamine dysfunction. Neuropathology consists of structural defects in multiple areas. Brain metabolism dysfunction indicates the presence of mitochondrial dysfunction.
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