The nurse is concerned that a client is in the third stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) when which of the following is assessed?

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The third stage of GAS is the exhaustion stage, where the body's resources have been depleted, and the client experiences negative effects, such as numbness, fatigue, and possibly even collapse. Increased energy (choice A) would be seen in the alarm stage, and fluid retention (choice B) and prolonged stress (choice C) are not specific indicators of any stage of GAS.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client Is in the Third