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What ASA Physical Status classification is assigned to a well-controlled diabetic patient?

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

ASA II describes a patient with mild, well-controlled systemic disease that does not significantly limit function — a well-controlled diabetic (or well-controlled hypertensive/asthmatic) patient is the textbook example of ASA II.

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