When Mrs. Anderson had a stroke that left her partly paralyzed and cognitively impaired, her husband took care of her. After four months, Mr. Anderson has adjusted to the daily routine. However, he seems tense, and his ability to cope with new stressors is diminished. It is very likely that Mr. Anderson is now in the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, but if the situation gets worse and continues for a prolonged period of time, he may enter the _____ stage.

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Mr. Anderson is likely in the resistance stage, where the body has adapted to the stressor but remains on high alert, and if the stress continues without relief, he may enter the exhaustion stage, where the body's ability to resist is depleted.

When Mrs Anderson Had a Stroke That Left Her Partly Paralyzed