When a client asks how cholesterol in the diet contributes to the development of heart disease, which response should the nurse make?
a) Cholesterol in the diet directly leads to the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
b) Cholesterol in the diet raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease.
c) Cholesterol in the diet can contribute to elevated blood cholesterol levels, which may lead to plaque formation in the arteries.
d) Cholesterol in the diet triggers inflammation in the heart, leading to heart disease.