Which nursing diagnosis is likely to apply to an individual diagnosed with a SMI who is homeless?

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Many individuals with SMI do not live with their families and become homeless. Life on the street or in a shelter has a negative influence on the individual's self-esteem, making this nursing diagnosis one that should be considered. Substance abuse is not an approved North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)-International diagnosis. Insomnia may be noted in some patients but is not a universal problem. Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome refers to persistent disorientation, which is not seen in a majority of the homeless.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Is Likely to Apply to an Individual