A patient has lost all hair over the head,face,and neck from a house fire.What should the nurse do to help the patient since the protective function of the hair has been lost? (Select all that apply.)

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Human hair keeps dust and sweat out of the eyes.Nostril hair filters air entering the nasal cavities.Hair on the head provides thermal insulation.A.E.Hair does not ensure adequate hydration or reduce pain.Increasing fluids and providing pain medication will not help replace the protective function of the patient's hair.

A Patient Has Lost All Hair Over the Head,face,and Neck