A patient with Raynaud's disease presents with pallor of the fingers. The patient states that the hands turn white, then blue, then red. How should the nurse explain these symptoms to the patient?

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Raynaud's disease is caused by spasm of the small arteries and arterioles in the hands and feet, resulting in restricted blood flow and changing color of the affected area. Option A and D are incorrect and irrelevant to the pathophysiology of Raynaud's disease. Option B is incorrect, as there is no evidence of inflammation or clot formation in Raynaud's disease.

A Patient with Raynaud's Disease Presents with Pallor of the Fingers