Which information should the nurse include when educating a client about coronary artery disease?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Plaque causes narrowing of the artery.
B. Plaque begins to accrue early in life.
C. Plaque causes narrowing of the veins.
D. Plaque affects the elasticity of the artery.
E. Plaque builds up in the myocardial tissue.
Answer: D
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