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. Next, the nurse should;

Ask the patient if he or she has experienced any unusual cramping or tingling in the arm.

Refer the individual for further evaluation.

Check for the presence of claudication.

Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the peripheral vascular evaluation.