The nursing assistant is providing hand care for a resident with thick brittle nails. What action would the nursing assistant take first?

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The nursing assistant observes that there is a potential infection on a right-handed finger and should report this to the nurse before doing anything else. The nurse needs to assess the finger for infection and provide further recommendations before the nursing assistant would go on to perform hand care. It depends upon the facility's policy whether the nursing assistant may use nail clippers or use an emery board and file the nails.

The Nursing Assistant Is Providing Hand Care for a Resident