A patient has been reading on the Internet that light to moderate intake of alcohol is cardioprotective.When the patient asks the nurse what this means, the nurse should respond that the heart is protected by which of the following mechanisms? (select all that apply)

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The suggested mechanisms for cardioprotection by low to moderate alcohol intake include increased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), prevention of clot formation, reduction in platelet aggregation, and decrease in blood pressure.Increased collateral circulation is not a benefit of alcohol.Alcohol consumption can decrease folate absorption, which can lead to a nutritional deficient.

A Patient Has Been Reading on the Internet That Light