Mrs. Anderson had a stroke that left her partly paralyzed and cognitively impaired, and her husband takes care of her. After four months, Mr. Anderson has adjusted to the daily routine, but 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, he may enter the _____ stage.

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Mr. Anderson is most likely in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome, as he has adjusted to the daily routine but still experiences tension and reduced ability to cope with new stressors. However, if the situation continues for a prolonged period, he may eventually enter the exhaustion stage, in which his body and mind become depleted and he may experience burnout or other negative consequences.

Mrs Anderson Had a Stroke That Left Her Partly Paralyzed