The physical status modifier that should be used for a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is:
A) P1.
B) P3.
C) P4.
D) P6.

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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System, a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life falls under the category of ASA physical status 4 (P4). P1 indicates a healthy patient, P3 indicates severe systemic disease but not constant threat to life, and P6 indicates a brain-dead patient whose organs are being removed for transplantation.

The Physical Status Modifier That Should Be Used for a Patient