A patient, age 59, has Buerger's disease. The most important aspect of patient compliance in order to decrease signs and symptoms of Buerger's disease is
a. a low-fat diet.
b. weight loss.
c. not smoking.
d. keeping extremities warm.
C
There is a very strong relationship between Buerger's disease and tobacco use. It is thought that the disease occurs only in smokers, and when smoking is stopped, the disease improves. None of the palliative treatments are effective if the patient does not stop smoking.
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