What Is the MOST Likely Classification of the Altered State

What is the MOST likely classification of the altered state of consciousness for a patient with traumatic brain injury who presents with a completely nonfunctional arousal system;no auditory,visual,cognitive,or communicative function;and is ventilator dependent?

A) Neurogenic reserve state
B) Vegetative state
C) Minimally conscious state
D) Comatose state

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