When caring for a client with Raynaud's disease, the nurse provides the following instructions:
A)
Restrict your fluid intake to <1,500 mL of liquids daily.
B)
Wear gloves and warm socks during cold weather.
C)
Engage in high activity and stressful situations to promote circulation.
D)
Drink red wine because it is a vasodilator and would be helpful.
B
Explanation:
A)
Symptoms of Raynaud's occur after exposure to cold; the extremities should be kept warm and protected from injury. Fluids should be encouraged, not restricted. Excessive exercise could precipitate an event of vasospasm. Alcohol will not help to relieve the vasospasms.
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B)
Symptoms of Raynaud's occur after exposure to cold; the extremities should be kept warm and protected from injury. Fluids should be encouraged, not restricted. Excessive exercise could precipitate an event of vasospasm. Alcohol will not help to relieve the vasospasms.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Symptoms of Raynaud's occur after exposure to cold; the extremities should be kept warm and protected from injury. Fluids should be encouraged, not restricted. Excessive exercise could precipitate an event of vasospasm. Alcohol will not help to relieve the vasospasms.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Symptoms of Raynaud's occur after exposure to cold; the extremities should be kept warm and protected from injury. Fluids should be encouraged, not restricted. Excessive exercise could precipitate an event of vasospasm. Alcohol will not help to relieve the vasospasms.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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