A client who is admitted for observation following an episode of chest pain relieved by rest and two nitroglycerin tablets reports having a job as CEO of a large firm that is becoming too much to handle.According to Selye, what should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

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The client's symptoms and situation suggest they are experiencing the exhaustion phase of stress, according to Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome model. This phase occurs when the body's ability to resist stress becomes depleted, potentially leading to stress-related illnesses or conditions.

A Client Who Is Admitted for Observation Following an Episode