The Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment on a New

The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a new client. The nurse notes diminished pulses, palpable coolness, and pallor in the lower extremities. The client reports numbness, tingling, and pain with ambulation. Which question by the nurse helps identify possible complications?

A) "Are you aware of changes in skin color?"
B) "Can you elevate your legs for pain relief?"
C) "Do you have pain when you rest your legs?"
D) "How would describe the temperature of your legs?"