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A diabetic patient does not know their current blood glucose level / degree of glycemic control. What ASA Physical Status classification is most appropriate?

  1. ASA III
  2. ASA I
  3. ASA II
  4. ASA IV
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Correct answer: A. ASA III

A diabetic patient with unknown or uncertain glycemic control status is appropriately classified ASA III (significant systemic disease with uncertain control/functional limitation) — distinguishing this from ASA II, which would be more appropriate for diabetes that is known to be well-controlled.

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