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Which Physical Status Classification Would Be Assigned to a Surgical

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Which physical status classification would be assigned to a surgical patient with cancer of the uterus who is undergoing a hysterectomy?


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Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food followed by behavior that compensates for the binge, such as self-induced vomiting.

Binge-Eating Disorder

A severe, life-threatening, and treatable eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Binge-Eating Disorder

A serious eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of excessive food intake accompanied by a sense of loss of control and feelings of shame or guilt.

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