When Performing a Peripheral Vascular Assessment on a Patient,the Nurse

Multiple Choice

When performing a peripheral vascular assessment on a patient,the nurse is unable to palpate the ulnar pulses.The patient's skin is warm and capillary refill time is normal.The nurse would next:

A) check for the presence of claudication.
B) refer the individual for further evaluation.
C) consider this a normal finding and proceed with the peripheral vascular evaluation.
D) ask the patient if he or she has experienced any unusual cramping or tingling in the arm.