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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