The client asks the nurse to explain the difference between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. Which is the best explanation provided by the nurse?
A) "Arteriosclerosis is a condition that produces structural changes in the arteries, and atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis."
B) "Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are the same disorder. The terms are interchangeable."
C) "Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are disorders in which the lining of the vessels become narrowed due to plaque formation."
D) "Arteriosclerosis is when the vessels become dilated and weakened, whereas atherosclerosis is the deposit of fatty substances in the vessel lining."
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Arteriosclerosis is a complex condition that produces structural changes to the arteries usually associated with loss of elasticity. Atherosclerosis is a specific type and most common cause of arteriosclerosis. Both disorders affect the ability of the vessels to deliver blood and are considered occlusive disorders, but the causes differ. Vessels that become dilated and weakened are referred to as aneurysms, not arteriosclerosis.
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