A Common Mistake Nurses Make When Developing Therapeutic Communication Techniques

question 14

Multiple Choice

A common mistake nurses make when developing therapeutic communication techniques is:

• A) using too many different techniques during an interaction.
• B) allowing patients to become too anxious before responding.
• C) giving advice rather than encouraging patients to solve problems.
• D) focusing on what patients say rather than on communication techniques.

Describe the organizational benefits of high-quality leader-member exchanges.

Recognize the distinction between in-group and out-group relationships within LMX theory.

Explain the relationship between LMX and employee empowerment.

Outline the historical development and major stages of LMX theory.

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Definitions:

Entry Barriers

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, including high startup costs, strict regulations, and established brand loyalty.

Competitive Price-searcher Market

A market structure where firms have some control over the pricing of their products because their products are differentiated, but there is intense competition due to low entry barriers.

Economic Profit

The total revenue of a business minus both explicit and implicit costs.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in a market are making normal profits, with no incentive for entry or exit, indicating a stable market condition.