NCLEX Question for systemic disease

NCLEX Review Question

According to the American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status Classification System, a patient with severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating is noted to have physical status classification

a.P3
b.P4
c.P1
d.P2

Correct Answer: A
P3
Rationale: Classification P3 patients are those who have compensated heart failure, cirrhosis, or poorly controlled diabetes, for example.

P4
Rationale: Classification P4 patients have an incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.

P1
Rationale: Classification P1 refers to a normal healthy patient

P2
Rationale: Classification P2 reflects a patient with mild systemic disease

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