Schuster and Nykolyn's transformational model of communication is helpful in explaining all of the following EXCEPT
A. Why communication is so complicated
B. The desired outcome of communication
C. The need to consider patients' rooms as their homes
D. The prevalence of miscommunication or communication failures in patient safety issues
ANS: C
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