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
B. Dispose of the medication properly, out of the reach of small children
Spilled or dropped medications are a threat to young children, who may ingest anything they find on the floor. A bright pink pill might be especially appealing.
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