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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Care of Patients with Vascular Problems
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1. A client with atherosclerosis asks a nurse which factors are responsible for this condition. What is the nurse’s best response? a. “Injury to the arteries causes them to spasm, reducing blo... od flow to the extremities.” b. “Excess fats in your diet are stored in the lining of your arteries, causing them to constrict.” c. “A combination of platelets and fats accumulates, narrowing the artery and reducing blood flow.” d. “Excess sodium causes injury to the arteries, reducing blood flow and eventually causing obstruction.” ANS: C Most researchers believe that a combination of platelet and lipid accumulation following intimal injury is responsible for the process of atherosclerosis. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension/Understanding REF: p. 773 TOP: Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity (Physiological Adaptation—Pathophysiology) MSC: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning [Show More]
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