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. What should the nurse do next?

A) Check for the presence of claudication.
B) Refer the individual for further evaluation.
C) Consider this finding normal, 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.

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Satuti Abbott · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Palpating the ulnar pulses is not usually necessary and they are not often palpable in the normal person. There is no need to check for claudication, refer for further evaluation, or ask about cramping and tingling in the arm.

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