The nurse is teaching cardiovascular risk factors to a group of older adults.The nurse stresses that cigarette smokers are four times more likely to die of sudden cardiac death than nonsmokers.What is the reason behind this statement?
A)Smoking interferes with the development of collateral coronary vessels.
B)Smoking produces coronary artery stricture.
C)Smoking results in carbon monoxide poisoning.
D)Smoking increases platelet aggregation.

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Smoking increases platelet aggregation, which can lead to the formation of blood clots, increasing the risk of sudden cardiac death.

The Nurse Is Teaching Cardiovascular Risk Factors to a Group