A patient is diagnosed with thromboangiitis obliterans. What would be appropriate teaching for this patient?
A. Nothing can help manage this disorder.
B. Medications are the only cure.
C. Surgical procedures can be performed to cure this disorder.
D. Management depends upon the patient's willingness to stop smoking.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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