The nurse, who is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease, notes that the client has no hair on the legs and has thick toenails. Which statement best describes the cause of this finding?

Depending on the client's age, the findings may be normal

A blood clot may be forming and the client needs immediate intervention

Decreased oxygen to the tissues causes changes in hair growth and nail texture

Decreased hair is most likely a hereditary condition and naill changes are related to fungus