A nurse is assessing a client with Raynaud phenomenon. What sign and symptom are observed in clients with Raynaud phenomenon?
A) Fingertips develop cyanosis and gangrene
B) Skin looks loose and dull
C) Appearance of dark, tortuous superficial veins
D) Cramps in the calf muscles
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Signs and symptoms of Raynaud phenomenon include cyanosis and gangrene on the fingertips. The skin of the client with Raynaud phenomenon looks tight and shiny. Appearance of dark, tortuous superficial veins and cramps in the calf muscles are not the signs and symptoms of Raynaud phenomenon. The main sign of varicose veins in the legs is the appearance of dark, tortuous superficial veins that become more prominent when the person stands and appear as dark protrusions. The first sign of Buerger disease is cramps in the calf muscles, brought on by exercise, which disappear with rest.
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