A client who has been dealing with numerous physical, interpersonal, and financial stressors appears to be experiencing the final stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
Individuals in the final stage of the GAS are likely to experience what? A) Resumption of normal life roles
B) Resolution of normal hormone levels
C) Increased susceptibility to illness
D) Increased stamina
C
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The stage of exhaustion is the last phase in the GAS. It occurs when one or more adaptive or resistive mechanisms are no longer able to protect the person experiencing a stressor. Consequently, the person is vulnerable to illness. This stage of the GAS is not associated with the adoption of normal life roles or increased stamina. Hormone levels are abnormal in the exhaustion stage.
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