A Client with Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)has Symptoms of Intermittent

Multiple Choice

A client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) has symptoms of intermittent claudication. Which should the nurse include when teaching the client about intermittent claudication?

A) It causes pain that occurs during periods of inactivity.
B) It causes pain that increases when the legs are elevated and decreases when the legs are dependent.
C) It causes cramping or aching pain in the lower extremities and the buttocks that occurs with a predictable level of activity.
D) It is often described as a burning sensation in the lower legs.