A 36-Year-Old Patient Who Has a History of Thromboangiitis Obliterans

A 36-year-old patient who has a history of thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) is admitted to the hospital with a gangrenous lesion of the right small toe. When the nurse is planning expected outcomes for the patient, which outcome has the highest priority for this patient?

A) Cessation of smoking
B) Maintenance of appropriate weight
C) Control of serum lipid levels
D) Demonstration of meticulous foot care