A patient is diagnosed with Raynaud's disease. The nurse is aware that this disease is characterized by:
A) Venous thrombosis
B) Arteriolar vasoconstriction
C) Arterial vasodilatation
D) Intermittent claudication
Ans: B
Feedback: Raynaud's disease is characterized by intermittent arteriolar vasoconstriction, causing coldness, pain, and pallor of the fingertips or toes.
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