A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to:
A) not taking the drug as prescribed.
B) activation of serotonin receptors.
C) development of tolerance to the drug.
D) an expected illness-exacerbation cycle.
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