Questions on the client record card?

[Sarah Hartill]

Hi this may be a silly question but..... on the sample client record card on here it asks the client if they have a history of diabetes, heart disease or any other allergies? but why does it ask this? if they do have any of these things do you not do the service? what can happen if they do have them and you do the service?
sarah x

 

[geeg]

Hi this may be a silly question but..... on the sample client record card on here it asks the client if they have a history of diabetes, heart disease or any other allergies? but why does it ask this? if they do have any of these things do you not do the service? what can happen if they do have them and you do the service?
sarah x

Not necessarily.

If a client has any of the above conditions then it lets you know that their physical condition and medication could have an affect on how well they will be able to wear the enhancements.

Obviously if a client has an allergy to plastic or acrylic or certain chemicals that she knows about it will help you to determine if nail enhancemnts or certain products are contra-indicated for her.

If a client has a history of diabetes then you know that circulation in their hands and feet (their extremities) is poor and you must take GREAT care not to abrade or cut their skin as healing is very poor and infections can ensue. A client with with severe diabetes would contra-indicate nail enhancements as a service or manicures or pedicures. HTH

 

[Sarah Hartill]

thank you! i wanted to check to make sure or i would be worrying if i had a client with a condition and didnt know what to do!

 

[silverbird9t9]

From the NHS website


Foot health is especially important for people who have diabetes. It's important to know how to take care of your feet and when to get professional help.


Video: diabetes
Diabetes can limit the blood supply to your feet and cause a loss of feeling. This can mean foot injuries do not heal well, and the lack of feeling means you may not notice if your foot is sore or injured. If you have diabetes, you’re 15 times more likely to have a limb amputated due to gangrene, which causes infection.
“The risk of complications can be greatly reduced if you're able to bring your blood sugar levels under control,” says foot specialist Mike O’Neill.
“Ensure that your blood pressure and cholesterol levels are also monitored and controlled with medication if needed. Smoking is also not a good idea as it has an adverse effect on the blood supply to your feet.”



If you have diabetes, it's important to:

• see a private or NHS podiatrist at least once a year; ask your GP for a referral
• keep your feet clean and free from infection
• wear shoes that fit well and don’t squeeze or rub
• don’t ever walk barefoot, especially in the garden or on the beach on holidays
• make sure your toenails are cut or filed regularly
• if you develop corns or hard skin, don't treat them yourself; see a podiatrist (a foot specialist), who will advise you on the best way to manage your foot problems (no matter how trivial you may consider them to be)
• seek professional treatment from your GP or podiatrist if blisters or injuries do not heal quickly
• ulcers should be treated as a matter of urgency within 24 hours, especially if there is redness or swelling around the area, or in an area where you've previously been warned to seek immediate attention.

Seek medical attention immediately if:

• you see breaks in the skin of your foot, or a discharge
• the skin changes colour and becomes either redder, bluer, paler or darker over part or all of the foot
• you notice extra swelling in your feet where there was a blister or injury

On a positive note, you could possibly notice injuries to the foot during a pedicure that your client may not be aware of if she has neuropathy (nerve damage).