Laboratory Results Reveal Elevated Levels of Prolactin in a Client

question 13

Multiple Choice

Laboratory results reveal elevated levels of prolactin in a client diagnosed with Schizophrenia.When assessing the client,which symptoms should the nurse expect to observe? Select all that apply.

• A)Apathy
• B)Social withdrawal
• C)Anhedonia
• D)Galactorrhea
• E)Gynecomastia

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Definitions:

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual that can be noticed, measured, and recorded by others.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over multiple administrations or applications.

Diagnoses

The identification of the nature and cause of something, typically referring to health issues, through examination of symptoms.

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition, text revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders.