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Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client with vasospastic disorder (Raynaud's phenomenon) is scheduled for sympathectomy. This surgery is performed:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Sympathectomy, which severs sympathetic nerves to reduce vasospasm, is a last-resort treatment for Raynaud's when all other options (medications, lifestyle changes) fail. It is not performed early, when controlled, or solely for stress-related vasospasm.