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." The nurse is not surprised to learn from the healthcare provider that the client has which of the following disorders?

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The symptoms of the client, where her fingertips turn whitish and later get red, are commonly seen in Raynaud's disease. This condition is characterized by the narrowing of the blood vessels in the fingers and toes, causing discoloration and pain. Lymphedema, thrombosis, and venous insufficiency may cause swelling and discoloration, but not the specific pattern of discoloration described by the client.

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