Why Is Smoking Particularly Dangerous for Clients with Atherosclerosis

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is smoking particularly dangerous for clients with atherosclerosis?

• A)Smoking causes a direct increase in HDL cholesterol, which further contributes to plaque buildup.
• B)Smoking causes vasoconstriction, which further impairs tissue oxygenation.
• C)Smoking causes a direct increase in total cholesterol, which further contributes to plaque buildup.
• D)Smoking causes a decrease in blood pressure, which further impairs tissue oxygenation.

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