The condition of a patient with a severe closed head injury is deteriorating.His pupils are dilated and sluggish,pulse pressure is widening,and the pulse is bradycardic.These clinical findings are evidence of what stage of intracranial hypertension?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4

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These symptoms indicate Stage 3 of intracranial hypertension, where there is significant increase in intracranial pressure leading to Cushing's triad: bradycardia, hypertension with widening pulse pressure, and irregular respirations.

The Condition of a Patient with a Severe Closed Head