Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 20 of 484
While prepping a client's hand, a manicurist sees the cuticle area is intact but the lateral nail fold is red, swollen, and oozing pus. The correct action is:
a.Soak the finger and gently extract the pus
b.Apply alcohol and continue the service
c.Cover with a thick base coat
d.Decline the service and refer the client to a physician
Explanation
Pus and swelling suggest paronychia (an infection). Service must be declined and the client referred; the salon is not a treatment site for infections.
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