The nurse notes that a patient 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." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

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The nurse should educate the patient on the link between stress and vasospasms in Raynaud's disease and work with the patient to develop a stress management plan. This will address the patient's concerns and help manage their symptoms. Options B and D do not address the patient's underlying concern and option C is too general.

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