When performing 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 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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