The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy.Which clinical manifestation supports the documentation of stage 2?

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According to the West Haven Criteria, stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by disorientation to time and place, personality changes, inappropriate behavior, and mood swings. Coma (A) is characteristic of stage 3 or 4, while tremors (B) and difficulty to awaken (D) are not specific to any stage of hepatic encephalopathy.

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