The nurse notes that a trauma patient has multiple tangles in the hair. Which actions taken by the nurse are appropriate?

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Apply warm water and a conditioner or a detangler, if available, to release tangles and avoid injury to the scalp. Use a comb and/or fingers to work through the tangles individually before shampooing. The nurse avoids cutting the patient's hair unless first asking the patient's permission.

The Nurse Notes That a Trauma Patient Has Multiple Tangles