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