The client is visiting the healthcare provider's office with complaints of discoloration of her hands. The client states, "My fingertips turn whitish and then later they get really red." Which disorder does the nurse anticipate the client will be diagnosed with based on this data?

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The client's symptoms of whitish discoloration followed by redness are classic indicators of Raynaud disease, which is a disorder that causes spasms in the blood vessels of the extremities, resulting in reduced blood flow and subsequent color changes. The other disorders listed do not typically present with these specific symptoms.

The Client Is Visiting the Healthcare Provider's Office with Complaints