The nurse is explaining the process of atherosclerosis to a patient and family. What information should the nurse include?

A) This disease is purely genetic in nature and cannot be prevented.
B) The central process involves the formation of lipid-filled arterial plaques.
C) Alterations in lifestyle have no effect on the formation of plaques.
D) Anginal chest pain occurs when a coronary artery is 100% occluded.


B

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