A young woman has been diagnosed by her family physician with primary Raynaud disease. The woman is distraught stating, "I've always been healthy, and I can't believe I have a disease now." What would be her physician's most appropriate response?
A) "This likely won't have a huge effect on your quality of life, and I'll prescribe anticlotting drugs to prevent attacks."
B) "I'll teach you some strategies to minimize its effect on your life, and minor surgery to open up your blood vessels will help too."
C) "You need to make sure you never start smoking, and most of the symptoms can be alleviated by regular physical activity."
D) "If you make sure to keep yourself warm, it will have a fairly minimal effect; I'll also give you pills to enhance your circulation."
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