Sally has a patient that is post-operatively licking and chewing at its incision. Which method(s)is acceptable for preventing or discouraging a patient from licking or chewing at an incision?

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A patient may be prevented or discouraged from licking or chewing at their incision by the use of tranquilizers, noxious-tasting agents like Bitter Apple, or the use of the Elizabethan collar. The tranquilizers help calm and relieve anxiety caused by the irritation of bandages and healing wounds. The noxious-tasting agents discourage the patient from licking or chewing due to the non-pleasant taste associated with the act. Patients can also be prevented from gaining access to an incision with an Elizabethan collar.

Sally Has a Patient That Is Post-Operatively Licking and Chewing