A client is admitted to the hospital for unsteady gait resulting in frequent falls. Which of the following is a circular question that the nurse could ask this client?
a. "Tell me more about your falls at home."
b. "How will this hospitalization affect your family?"
c. "Have you experienced dizziness and imbalance before?"
d. "Can you tell me what brought you here?"
ANS: B
Circular questions are a form of focused questions, which give attention to the interpersonal context in which an illness occurs. These are used to explore the impact of a health disruption on family functioning and relationships with significant others. "Tell me more about your falls at home" is a focused question. "Have you experienced dizziness and imbalance before?" is a closed-ended question. "Can you tell me what brought you here?" is an open-ended question.
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