A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has experienced good symptom control through medication therapy.Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations.The nurse should initially determine if the patient's symptoms are related to which possible trigger?
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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