What immediate action should a technician take if they accidentally cut a client during a manicure?

When a technician accidentally cuts a client during a manicure, the immediate and most appropriate action is to apply pressure to stop the bleeding and sanitize the area. This is essential for several reasons.

Stopping the bleeding is the first priority, as it not only helps to prevent further injury but also reduces the risk of infection. By applying pressure, the technician can control the bleeding effectively. Once the bleeding has been addressed, sanitizing the area is crucial to prevent any potential contamination and to promote healing. This demonstrates professionalism and care for the client’s health and safety.

Continuing with the service would disregard the client's immediate needs and could lead to increased injury or infection. Ignoring the cut to check for others is not only neglectful, but it could potentially exacerbate the situation. Applying nail polish over the cut would not address the injury and could trap bacteria, leading to further complications, and is inappropriate as it does not facilitate proper care. Thus, applying pressure and sanitizing comprises the correct response to an accidental cut during a manicure.