A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed according to the Adapted West Haven Criteria. The patient has marked somnolence, psychomotor agitation, and his speech is difficult to understand. At which stage of the disease is the patient?

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The patient is at stage 3 of hepatic encephalopathy based on the Adapted West Haven Criteria. This is because they exhibit marked somnolence and psychomotor agitation, in addition to having difficulty communicating. Stage 3 indicates severe hepatic encephalopathy.

A Patient with Hepatic Encephalopathy Is Being Assessed According to the Adapted