Hair & Scalp SciencesQuestion 66 of 100
A barber notices an open, oozing sore on a client's scalp. The correct action is to:
a.Cut around it carefully
b.Apply extra product to hide it
c.Shave over it gently
d.Not perform the service and refer the client to a physician
Explanation
Signs of infection, open lesions, or contagious disease are contraindications for service. The barber should decline and refer the client to a physician, protecting the client, the barber, and others.
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