The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching on the Role High-Density Lipoproteins

The nurse is reinforcing teaching on the role high-density lipoproteins play in cardiac disease. Which of these patient statements indicates correct understanding of the teaching?

A) "There is increased risk for coronary artery disease."
B) "It provides protection against coronary artery disease."
C) "There is an increased blood clotting risk."
D) "The risk for atherosclerosis development is increased."