Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 36 of 484

An esthetician sees a client whose face has open, weeping pustules and crusting that look like impetigo. What is the appropriate action?

a.Perform a gentle facial avoiding active areas
b.Apply an antibacterial mask
c.Use stronger sanitizer on tools and proceed
d.Decline the service and recommend the client see a physician

Explanation

Open, weeping lesions are signs of possible contagious infection. Estheticians do not diagnose or treat infections; service is declined and the client referred.

Law Reference: BPC §7316

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