During a stressful lab practical, you notice your anxiety is causing you to rush and make errors. What is the most professionally appropriate response?
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A
Pause briefly, take a breath, and consciously slow your pace to restore accuracy
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B
Push through as quickly as possible so the stress ends sooner
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C
Ask to be excused from the practical since you are too anxious to perform
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D
Ignore the anxiety and focus entirely on finishing first among your peers