A psychiatric-mental health nurse is preparing a class for a group of staff nurses on individuals who are homeless and mentally ill. When describing the characteristics of this population, which finding would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply.

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Individuals who are homeless and mentally ill often experience poorer physical health than other individuals who are homeless, and they have more contacts with the legal system than other homeless or housed people. They have at least one psychiatric service encounter annually, usually in an emergency department rather than inpatient or outpatient units. Although most are eligible for benefits, they have difficulty obtaining them. Seriously mentally ill people are at greater risk for homelessness than the general population.

A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Is Preparing a Class for a Group