Bonita complains of "tasting blood" whenever she watches television. This symptom is an example of an olfactory hallucination in schizophrenia.

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An olfactory hallucination involves a false perception of smell, not taste. Bonita's symptom may be better described as a gustatory hallucination, but regardless, it is not necessarily indicative of schizophrenia as it could have multiple potential causes.

Bonita Complains of "Tasting Blood" Whenever She Watches Television