Distractors
You should have covered the lesion with a 4-inch border all around to prevent any risk of contact
You should have canceled the appointment until she brings a note from her doctor attesting that she is not infectious
You should have worn gloves, a mask, and eye protection to limit your contact with the virus
Key
Nothing--simply avoiding the area of the injury and observing good hygienic practices was sufficient
Question
After you work with a client with a large scab on her knee (avoiding the area carefully), she discloses that she is HIV positive. What should you have done differently?