A New Blood Glucose Bedside Monitoring System Is Introduced at a Staff

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new blood glucose bedside monitoring system is introduced at a staff meeting.A nurse who has previously used this system remembers that the meter would show error messages frequently.Which statement by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?

• A)"Why did no one ask for my opinion? I should have been involved in this decision."
• B)"This meter does not work like it should,and I refuse to use this system ever again."
• C)"I had problems with this meter before,but I will use it and let you know what I think."
• D)"I have experience with this system,and there were never any serious problems."

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