A Nurse Has Sound, Scientific Evidence to Support Changing a Procedure

A nurse has sound, scientific evidence to support changing a procedure that would reduce catheter-related infections on the unit. The unit manager, nevertheless, is unwilling to make the change because it would be too costly. Which response by the nurse represents assertive communication?

A) "This is a widely used practice. If you read more research, you'd probably wonder why we aren't already doing it."
B) "There is extensive evidence to support the new method, but I understand this change would be too difficult."
C) "Is the budget more important to the hospital than reducing infections and patient suffering?"
D) "I'd like to help gather information regarding cost of new materials versus the savings in treating infections."