Client teaching in Raynaud's disease should include which of the following?
a. Avoid temperature extremes.
b. Decrease use of repetitive hand movements.
c. Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night.
d. Wear light-colored clothing during the summer.
B
Client teaching in Raynaud's disease should include avoiding decongestants, caffeine, exposure to cold, repetitive hand movements, and stressful situations.
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a. avoiding long, hot baths. b. cleansing with peroxide after each bowel movement. c. keeping stools small by limiting fluid intake. d. the importance of a daily bowel movement.
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a. Stress b. Subtle seizures c. Preterm behaviors d. Onset of respiratory distress
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1. "These medications decrease how much oxygen my heart needs." 2. "These medications thin my blood so my heart receives more oxygen." 3. "These medications increase the amount of oxygen my heart receives." 4. "These medications increase oxygen to my heart by increasing nitric oxide production."
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