A client is diagnosed with Buerger's disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding this disorder?
1. It is a common disorder.
2. It appears in women more than in men.
3. Smoking exacerbates the disease.
4. It is more common in African Americans.
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Smoking cessation halts the disease progress, but continuation of smoking exacerbates the progression of the disease. Buerger's disease is a rare disorder. It is more common in men than women. It is more common in Asians and rare among African Americans.
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