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

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Stage 2 of intracranial hypertension presents clinical manifestations that include decreasing levels of arousal, Cheyne-Stokes respiration or central neurogenic hyperventilation, pupils that become sluggish and dilated, widened pulse pressure, and bradycardia.

Dilated and Sluggish Pupils, Widening Pulse Pressure, and Bradycardia Are