A nurse and physician are preparing to visit a hospitalized…

A nurse and physician are preparing to visit a hospitalized client with peripheral arterial disease. As you approach the client’s room, the physician asks if the client has reported any intermittent claudication. The client has reported this symptom. The nurse explains to the physician which of the following details?

Nurse’s Notes 0809: Client called nurse to report increase…

Nurse’s Notes 0809: Client called nurse to report increased numbness, tingling, and pain to bilateral lower extremities. It seems to “get better” when they stop activity and rest. Upon inpection, there is sparse hair throughout bilateral lower extremities and capillary refill is sluggish at 5 seconds. Reddish/blue hue to bilateral feet.  – Julia Hernandez, RN Based upon the nurse’s notes, what is the condition the client is most likely experiencing?