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Engineer · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client who has been dealing with numerous physical, interpersonal, and financial stressors appears to be experiencing the final stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS).

Individuals in the final stage of the GAS are likely to experience what? A) Resumption of normal life roles
B) Resolution of normal hormone levels
C) Increased susceptibility to illness
D) Increased stamina

Question 2

A comatose client is being treated in the intensive care unit of a health care facility. What exercises should the nurse assist this client to perform in order to maintain the muscle tone and flexibility of the client's joints?

A) Isotonic exercise
B) Isometric exercise
C) Passive exercise
D) Active exercise

epscape · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The stage of exhaustion is the last phase in the GAS. It occurs when one or more adaptive or resistive mechanisms are no longer able to protect the person experiencing a stressor. Consequently, the person is vulnerable to illness. This stage of the GAS is not associated with the adoption of normal life roles or increased stamina. Hormone levels are abnormal in the exhaustion stage.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The nurse should assist the comatose client in performing passive exercise in order to maintain muscle tone and flexibility. Passive exercise is a therapeutic activity that the client performs with assistance and is provided when a client cannot move one or more parts of the body. An isotonic exercise is an activity that involves movement and work. Isometric exercise consists of stationary exercises generally performed against a resistive force. Active exercise is therapeutic activity that the client performs independently after proper instruction.