A client is admitted to a psychiatric unit with the diagnosis of catatonic schizophrenia. Which of the client's neurotransmitters should a nurse expect to be elevated?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
C. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
D. Histamine
ANS: B
The nurse should expect that elevated dopamine levels might be an attributing factor to the client's current level of functioning. Dopamine functions include regulation of movements and coordination, emotions, and voluntary decision-making ability.
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