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

question 7

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 less than 2 seconds.The nurse should:

• A)Check for the presence of claudication
• B)Refer the individual for further evaluation
• C)Consider this finding as 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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