A 40-year-old African American patient has scleroderma manifested by CREST (calcinosis,Raynaud's phenomenon,esophageal dysfunction,sclerodactyly,and telangiectasia)syndrome.Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

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Keeping the room warm will decrease the incidence of Raynaud's phenomenon,one aspect of the CREST syndrome.Capsaicin cream may be used to improve circulation and decrease pain.There is no need to obtain blood glucose levels or to assist the patient to the bathroom every 2 hours.

A 40-Year-Old African American Patient Has Scleroderma Manifested by CREST