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When should a CNA not provide nail care?
Prior to giving nail care, the CNA/Nurse Aide should check the chart to see if they can give nail care. Two situations when the CNA should not provide nail care: 1. When the patient or resident is on anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clots. They are at a higher risk for bleeding, even from a small cut. 2. Diabetes means that healing from a wound will be slower, putting the patient or resident at risk for infection or developing severe wound ulcers.
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