What are the signs that a patient is in the adaptive stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
a. He or she begins to experience elevated heart and respiratory rates.
b. He or she finds it difficult to concentrate on a solution for the stress.
c. The patient perceives his or her only options are to run away or fight back.
d. The patient has exceeded his or her ability to cope with the current situation
Answer: c. The patient perceives his or her only options are to run away or fight back.
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