Aclient at the clinic says, "I have always taken an evening walk, but lately my leg cramps and hurts after just a few minutes of walking. The pain goes away after I stop walking, though." Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?

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The nurse should assess for other clinical manifestations of peripheral arterial disease in a client who describes intermittent claudication. Changes in skin colour that occur in response to cold are consistent with Raynaud's phenomenon. Tortuous veins on the legs suggest venous insufficiency. Unilateral leg swelling, redness, and tenderness point to venous thrombo-embolism (VTE).

Aclient at the Clinic Says, "I Have Always Taken an Evening