The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologist of P3 . Which of the following assessments would support this classification?
a. Denial of any major illnesses or conditions
b. Normal, healthy patient
c. History of hypertension, 80 pounds overweight, history of asthma
d. History of myocardial infarction that limits activity
C
A P3 is a patient with a severe systemic disease. Patients with hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and asthma fit into this category. A P1 is a normal healthy patient. A P2 is a patient with mild systemic disease. A P4 is a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
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