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

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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.

A Client Is Admitted to a Psychiatric Unit with the Diagnosis