A client arrives for an annual physical exam and reports having calf pain. The client's health history reveals peripheral arterial disease. Which question should the nurse ask the client about expected findings related to chronic arterial symptoms?

A. Have you experienced ankle edema and varicose veins?: While these are symptoms of venous insufficiency, they are not specific to peripheral arterial disease (PAD. B. Did you receive treatment for weeping ulcers on lower legs?: Weeping ulcers are more commonly associated with chronic venous insufficiency rather than PAD. C. Were your legs ever suddenly swollen, red, warm, and painful?: These symptoms are suggestive of acute conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) rather than chronic arterial symptoms like intermittent claudication. D. Does the calf pain occur when walking short distances?: Intermittent claudication, or calf pain that occurs with activity and resolves with rest, is a classic symptom of PAD. Asking about pain during walking helps assess for this symptom.