The nurse is assessing a patient who has raynaud's phenomenon. Which information would the nurse teach the patient in order to prevent recurrent episodes?

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The nurse is assessing a patient who has raynaud's phenomenon. Which information would the nurse teach the patient in order to prevent recurrent episodes?

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The nurse should tell the patient to avoid exposure to the cold to prevent recurrent episodes of the condition.

What is Raynaud's phenomenon?

It is a condition of the blood vessels of fingers and toes. It can also affect the blood vessels of, the lips, nose, and earlobes.

This disorder causes episodes of spasms, and constriction of small blood vessels of fingers and toes leading to vasospastic attacks. This constriction happens in case of cold temperatures, certain environmental conditions, and maybe excitement.

Therefore, the nurse should tell the patient to avoid exposure to the cold environment to prevent recurrent episodes of spasms related to Raynaud's disease.