A 48-year-old male who smokes has just been diagnosed with Buerger's disease. The nurse's top priority prior to discharge of this client is to instruct the client on:
1. Smoking cessation.
2. Avoiding hot climates.
3. Increasing the client's activity level.
4. Decreasing the client's anxiety.
Smoking cessation.
Rationale: Buerger's disease is primarily affiliated with the use of tobacco products; therefore, the nurse's primary focus is providing instruction on smoking cessation and avoidance of all tobacco products. The client may also need to avoid cold temperature, which may make the symptoms worse. Increasing the client's activity level and decreasing the client's anxiety are not a top priority.
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