The nurse is providing teaching for a weight loss group on the cardiac dangers of obesity.Which statement,if made by the nurse,would be incorrect?

A) "Obesity increases the risk of atherosclerosis."
B) "Obesity increases the risk of hypertension."
C) "Obesity can reduce pumping action of the heart."
D) "Tissue perfusion is diminished by obesity."

Atherosclerosis

A condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque build-up, leading to cardiovascular diseases.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body.

Hypertension

A long-term health issue characterized by consistently high blood pressure in the arteries, which raises the risk of heart disease.