The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with Raynaud's disease. Which measure should the nurse include to prevent an attack?
a. Get plenty of outdoor exercise all year.
b. Keep affected body areas covered at all times.
c. Avoid stimulation that causes vasoconstriction.
d. Take vasopressors to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.
ANS: C
Teach avoiding causes of vasoconstriction, such as smoking, alcohol, caffeine, and reducing stress levels. B. Wearing gloves is only needed when being exposed to cold. D. Vasodilators help avoid peripheral vasoconstriction. A. Going out in the cold should be avoided.
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