A schizophrenic client is exhibiting emotional withdrawal and poor eye contact. The mental health nurse knows that these symptoms are suggestive of which neurotransmitter imbalance?
A) Decreased serotonin
B) Increased histamine
C) Increased GABA
D) Decreased dopamine
Ans: D
Negative symptoms are thought to be due to cerebral atrophy, an inadequate amount of dopamine, or other organic functions in the brain.
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