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.Buff the nail smooth and apply colored polish to hide it
b.Decline the toenail service on that nail and refer the client to a physician or podiatrist
c.Soak the foot in disinfectant and continue the service
d.File the nail down very thin so polish will 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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