The nurse plans to question a health care provider's choice of medication for a critically ill patient. Which statement demonstrates assertive communication?
◦ "This patient is getting worse, and it is because someone prescribed an antiquated medication to treat the problem."
◦ "At times I think it would be wise to update the prescribing references that are used."
◦ "I learned that this medication might not be effective with this health problem. Would you explain choosing it?"
◦ "I realize I am only a nurse, but I can read and I learned that this medication is a poor choice to treat this medical problem."