A Patient States That His/her Legs Have Pain with Walking

A patient states that his/her legs have pain with walking that decreases with rest.The nurse observes absence of hair on the patient's lower leg and the patient has a thready posterior tibial pulse.How would the nurse position the patient's legs?

A) Elevated
B) Crossed at the knee
C) Slightly bent with a pillow under the knees
D) Dependent position