Dilated and sluggish pupils,widening pulse pressure,and bradycardia are clinical findings evident of which stage of intracranial hypertension?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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Stage 3 intracranial hypertension exhibits clinical manifestations that include decreasing levels of arousal,Cheyne-Stokes respiration or central neurogenic hyperventilation,pupils that become sluggish and constricted,widened pulse pressure,and bradycardia.These responses are not characteristic of any other stage.

Dilated and Sluggish Pupils,widening Pulse Pressure,and Bradycardia Are Clinical Findings