You run into a co-worker in the morning. He looks exhausted and his lab coat is wrinkled and dirty. As the day progresses, he becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the amount of patients he has to treat and he starts exhibiting unprofessional behavior. By the end of the day, he looks completely discouraged and tells you he is thinking of quitting. How should you handle this situation?

A. Suggest that he may be suffering from "bad stress" and recommend coping methods.
B. Tell your co-worker you agree that he isn't cut out for this kind of work.
C. Ignore him; it's not your problem.
D. Say that tomorrow will be better.


Answer: A

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