Mark is a patient who has been diagnosed with catatonia. Which of these symptoms might characterize his catatonic condition?

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The symptom of appearing frozen or remaining immobile is a characteristic symptom of catatonia. This symptom may be accompanied by other symptoms such as rigidity or mutism.

Answer: B 
 Answering every question with a nonsensical response is not a characteristic symptom of catatonia, but it may be a symptom of another mental disorder such as schizophrenia or delirium.

Answer: C 
 Believing in something that is not real or having hallucinations is not a characteristic symptom of catatonia, but it may be a symptom of another mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

Answer: D 
 Writing to the CIA about Napoleon's attempts to capture him is not a characteristic symptom of catatonia, but it may be a symptom of another mental disorder such as delusional disorder or schizophrenia.

Mark Is a Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Catatonia