After Sustaining Injuries in a Motor Vehicle Accident,a Patient Experiences

question 18

Multiple Choice

After sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident,a patient experiences a decrease in blood pressure and an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate despite surgical intervention and fluid resuscitation.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the patient most likely experiencing?

• A) Alarm
• B) Resistance
• C) Exhaustion
• D) Recovery