The nurse observes that the lower legs of a client with diabetes mellitus are shiny, and with no hair growth. To obtain additional data to support these findings, which assessment should the nurse perform?

A. The shiny skin and absence of hair growth on the lower legs in a diabetic client suggest poor circulation, possibly due to peripheral artery disease (PAD). Palpating the dorsalis pedis pulses can help assess blood flow to the area. B. Comparing range of motion would not directly assess circulation. C. Asking about weakness or hunger is related to blood glucose but not the vascular findings of shiny skin and no hair growth. D. Measuring capillary glucose is not relevant to assessing vascular changes related to diabetes.