Tyler Is Returning from His Lunch Break

question 88

Multiple Choice

Tyler is returning from his lunch break. As he passes through the reception area, he notices a small, bright pink pill lying on the floor near the counter. There are several people in the reception/waiting area, including a few small children. What should Tyler do?

• A) Pick it up and ask if anyone in the room has lost a pill
• B) Dispose of the medication properly, out of the reach of small children
• C) Ask the receptionist to call housekeeping to vacuum the floor
• D) Pick it up and put it in his pocket for possible later use
• E) Lecture the waiting patients on carelessness with medications

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