Laboratory results reveal decreased levels of prolactin in a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. When assessing the client, which symptoms should a nurse expect to observe?(Select all that apply.)

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Decreased levels of prolactin in schizophrenia are often associated with negative symptoms such as apathy, social withdrawal, and anhedonia. Auditory hallucinations and delusions are typically positive symptoms not directly linked to prolactin levels.

Laboratory Results Reveal Decreased Levels of Prolactin in a Client