After sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident,a patient experiences a decrease in blood pressure and an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate despite surgical intervention and fluid resuscitation.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the patient most likely experiencing?

A) Alarm
B) Resistance
C) Exhaustion
D) Recovery

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, developed by Hans Selye.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of heart health.

Motor Vehicle Accident

An event involving a collision between one or more vehicles, often resulting in property damage, injuries, or fatalities.