The Patient with Schizophrenia Is Sitting Quietly in a Chair

The patient with schizophrenia is sitting quietly in a chair. The patient does not respond much to what is happening and has a lack of interest in the environment. How does the nurse interpret this assessment?

A) The patient is most likely very depressed.
B) The patient is most likely hearing voices.
C) The patient is experiencing positive symptoms.
D) The patient is experiencing negative symptoms.