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

question 41

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 should 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.