Which classification should the nurse document,according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists,for a patient who is diagnosed with a severe systemic disease that is a threat to life?

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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, a patient with severe systemic disease that is a threat to life should be classified as Class 4. Class 2 refers to patients with mild systemic disease, Class 3 refers to patients with severe systemic disease but not a threat to life, and Class 5 refers to patients who are not expected to survive without surgery.

Which Classification Should the Nurse Document,according to the American Society