The new mother experiences insomnia,irritability,and lack of appetite after several weeks in the neonatal care unit with her critically ill infant.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is the new mother experiencing?

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

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase reaction to stress introduced by Hans Selye, consisting of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages, explaining the body's response to stress.

Alarm

A device or system designed to alert individuals to potential danger, emergencies, or the need for action, often found in medical devices, cars, and home security systems.

Resistance

The ability of organisms to withstand the effects of an adverse force or condition, such as bacteria's resistance to antibiotics or a body's resistance to disease.