Before diagnosing her patient with schizophrenia, Dr. Broxton will rule out all of the following except ____ since they also resemble schizophrenia.

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Substance abuse, brain damage, and nutritional problems are all potential underlying causes or contributing factors to symptoms that resemble schizophrenia, so they would need to be ruled out before making a diagnosis. However, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a mood disorder that may share some symptoms with schizophrenia (such as social withdrawal and lethargy), but it is not typically considered a differential diagnosis for schizophrenia.

Before Diagnosing Her Patient with Schizophrenia, Dr