A client with atherosclerosis asks a nurse which factors are responsible for this condition. What is the nurse’s best response?
a. "Injury to the arteries causes them to spasm, reducing blood flow to the extremities."
b. "Excess fats in your diet are stored in the lining of your arteries, causing them to constrict."
c. "A combination of platelets and fats accumulates, narrowing the artery and reducing blood flow."
d. "Excess sodium causes injury to the arteries, reducing blood flow and eventually causing obstruction."