A client with a clearly thickened, yellow, crumbling toenail asks for a pedicure. What is the correct action?
a.Soak in disinfectant for 10 minutes and proceed
b.Trim the affected nail and apply polish
c.Decline pedicure service on the affected nail and refer to a physician
d.File the nail thin so the polish hides it
Explanation
Signs strongly suggest onychomycosis, a fungal disease. Treating or 'fixing' diseased nails is outside the scope of practice and risks spreading infection.
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