A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is being assessed according to the Adapted West Haven Criteria. The patient is unable to perform easy mental tests and is awake but inattentive. The patient’s speech is difficult to understand. Identify the stage of encephalopathy that has these characteristics.

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4


Answer: C

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