A patient is diagnosed with thromboangiitis obliterans. Appropriate teaching for this patient includes which of the following?

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Thromboangiitis obliterans is a disorder that affects blood vessels in the hands and feet, and is strongly associated with smoking. Therefore, the key management strategy is cessation of smoking. While medications and surgical procedures may help manage symptoms, they are not considered a cure for thromboangiitis obliterans.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Thromboangiitis Obliterans