A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia. The report states patient is experiencing positive symptoms. As the nurse what do you understand about positive symptoms?

Patient is demonstrating a positive attitude about his future.

Patient is positive the diagnosis is incorrect, and they do not have Schizophrenia.

Patient is reporting low energy, apathy and loss of interest in his usual hobbies.

Patient is experiencing one or more of the following: hallucinations, delusions, paranoia.

The correct answer is: d) Patient is experiencing one or more of the following: hallucinations, delusions, paranoia.