The nurse in the student health center is counseling a college student who reports high levels of stress before each exam, causing his heart to race and affecting his ability to concentrate. The nurse assesses that this student is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome during an exam?

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The stage of alarm is the initial reaction to a stressor, where the body exhibits the "fight or flight" response, leading to symptoms like increased heart rate and difficulty concentrating.

The Nurse in the Student Health Center Is Counseling a College