Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 260 of 484
A pedicure client has a thickened, yellow, crumbling toenail that has been worsening for months. The professional response is to:
a.File the nail down very thin so polish will hide it
b.Soak the foot in disinfectant and continue the service
c.Decline the toenail service on that nail and refer the client to a physician or podiatrist
d.Buff the nail smooth and apply colored polish to hide it
Explanation
A thickened, yellow, crumbling toenail is a likely sign of onychomycosis (nail fungus), which is a medical condition. Services on the infected nail are contraindicated. The proper action is to skip that nail and refer to a physician or podiatrist.
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