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
Question 2
The nurse working with a client who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia would include which of the following in the client's teaching?
A) Schizophrenia is an illness that involves neurotransmitters, most particularly the dopamine system.
B) Schizophrenia is caused by pathology in the cerebellum, and there are medications that are helpful in this area.
C) Schizophrenia has been found to be nonresponsive to medications, and we will work mostly on helping you with daily activities.
D) Schizophrenia is curable if the correct medication and dosages are achieved.
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40.03 Contact With Enviroment
viable surface sampling using contact plates
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