A client in the emergency department states, "I have always taken a morning walk, but lately my leg cramps and hurts after just a few minutes of walking. The pain goes away after I stop walking, though." Based on this statement, which priority assessment should the nurse complete?

A. Check for the presence of tortuous veins bilaterally on the legs.
B. Ask about any skin color changes that occur in response to cold.
C. Attempt to palpate the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses.
D. Assess for unilateral swelling and tenderness of either leg.