APotentially infectious regardless of the client's apparent health
BSafe to contact as long as the cosmetologist wears a face mask
CInfectious only when the client has visible open wounds
DFree of all pathogens unless the client discloses an illness
✓ Correct answer: A. Potentially infectious regardless of the client's apparent healthStandard Precautions, established by the CDC, require treating all blood and potentially infectious body fluids as hazardous regardless of the client's known or disclosed health status.
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