A client tells the nurse that he has leg pains that begin when he walks, but cease when he stops walking. Which of the following conditions would the nurse assess for?

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Intermittent claudication is a condition that indicates vascular deficiencies in the peripheral vascular system. If an obstruction were present, the leg pain would persist when the client stops walking. Low calcium level may cause leg cramps, but would not necessarily be related to walking.

A Client Tells the Nurse That He Has Leg Pains