Question

The nurse is providing disease management education to a client with Raynaud's disease. What intervention does the nurse suggest to prevent complications of this disease?

a. "Take vasoconstrictive agents when you have symptoms."
b. "Wear warm clothing when exposed to cool temperatures."
c. "Avoid placing alcohol-based lotion on affected extremities."
d. "Check the strength of pulses in your arms and legs daily."

Answer 1

To prevent complications of Raynaud's disease, the nurse would suggest wearing warm clothing when exposed to cool temperatures. This measure helps to prevent the vasoconstriction that triggers symptoms associated with Raynaud's disease.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking about interventions that can prevent complications of Raynaud's disease. Raynaud's disease involves episodes of vasoconstriction that can cause the blood vessels in the extremities, such as the hands and feet, to narrow and temporarily restrict blood flow. This can lead to symptoms such as changes in skin color and tingling or pain in the affected areas. To prevent these complications, the nurse would likely suggest measures to keep the body warm and maintain good blood circulation.

The correct intervention to suggest for preventing complications of Raynaud's disease would be:

• "Wear warm clothing when exposed to cool temperatures." This helps to prevent the vasoconstriction that can trigger Raynaud's symptoms.

Other interventions such as taking vasoconstrictive agents would actually worsen the condition, and checking the strength of pulses daily is not a preventive measure but a monitoring technique that cannot prevent the condition's complications. Avoid placing alcohol-based lotion on affected extremities is a good practice but is not the primary intervention for preventing Raynaud’s disease complications.