The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing.The patient has been assigned a physical status classification of PS-III by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.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,36 kg (80 pounds) overweight,history of asthma.
D) History of myocardial infarction that limits activity.

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Lydia Baumberger · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A classification of PS-III means that a patient has a severe systemic disease.Patients with hypertension,obesity,diabetes mellitus,and asthma fit into this category.PS-I is the classification for a normal,healthy patient.PS-II is the classification for a patient with mild systemic disease.PS-IV is the classification for a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.

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