The nurse is teaching a client about abnormal conditions that may cause cardiovascular disease. Which condition occurs when the walls of the arteries thicken, harden, and lose elasticity?

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Arteriosclerosis is the condition where the walls of the arteries thicken, harden, and lose elasticity, leading to restricted blood flow and potentially contributing to cardiovascular disease.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About Abnormal Conditions That