When caring for Mr. Rubens, the nursing assistant notices that he has several pill bottles in the drawer of his bedside table. What should the nursing assistant do?
A. Report the situation to the supervising nurse immediately.
B. Ask Mr. Rubens's wife what to do with the pill bottles.
C. Allow Mr. Rubens to have privacy with his personal belongings.
D. Remove the bottles without saying anything to Mr. Rubens.
Answer: A
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