The nurse notes that the client with Raynaud's disease is more anxious than usual and states, "I don't understand why my hands keep turning colors. It seems to happen when I get upset. " The nurse's most appropriate response is to:
1. Discuss how stress can cause the vasospasms in Raynaud's disease and develop a plan to manage stress.
2. Discuss using hot water to warm up the client's hands and keep them warm.
3. Implement a no-visitor policy to keep the client calmer.
4. Discuss how Raynaud's can impact the client's health.
Discuss how stress can cause the vasospasms in Raynaud's disease and develop a plan to manage stress.
Rationale: Stress is related to Raynaud's symptoms, and the client should be taught how to manage stress. The client should know how to keep the hands warm, but hot water is not advised. There is no need to implement a no-visitor policy; the client must learn to manage everyday stressors in order to manage the disease.
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