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.

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Elevated levels of prolactin can cause galactorrhea (inappropriate lactation) and gynecomastia (enlargement of breast tissue in males). Apathy, social withdrawal, and anhedonia are common symptoms of schizophrenia but are not directly related to elevated prolactin levels.

Laboratory Results Reveal Elevated Levels of Prolactin in a Client