If Anesthesia Was Provided to a Patient Who Is Not

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Short Answer

If anesthesia was provided to a patient who is not expected to survive without the surgical procedure being performed, which physical status modifier would be appended to the anesthesia code?

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life events are largely due to external factors or forces beyond one's control.

Low Self-esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling unworthy or incapable, often affecting one's mental health and interactions.

Self-efficacy Expectations

Beliefs about one's ability to perform behaviors necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

Noradrenaline

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress and also acts as a hormone; plays a role in mood regulation.