Buerger's Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)

Question 1

This disease is the obstruction and inflammation of blood vessels mainly where?

Answer 1

Hands and feet

Question 2

Clients present with what symptoms?

Answer 2

Pale, blue, cold hands and feet; they may tingle or be painful.

Question 3

Who is most at risk factors for this disease?

Answer 3

Males who smoke or chew tobacco

Question 4

What are the treatment goals?

Answer 4

There is no cure, only symptom control; teach client to stop smoking, dress appropriately for weather, and try to reduce life stressors