The Daughter of a Patient Hospitalized for a Stroke Asks

The daughter of a patient hospitalized for a stroke asks the nurse "What did the doctor mean when he said that my mother is at risk for strokes because she lives in the stroke belt?" What is the nurse's best response?

A) "People living in the southeastern United States have a higher rate of stroke than other parts of the country but the cause has not been identified."
B) "People with central truncal obesity or fat deposits around the waist are at higher risk for strokes."
C) "The doctor is referring to waist-to-hip ratio, which increases the risk for stroke."
D) "I don't know, but I'll find out and get back to you later this afternoon."