Which nursing diagnosis is likely to apply to an individual with severe and persistent mental illness who is homeless?

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Many individuals with severe mental illness do not live with their families and are 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.Insomnia may be noted in some patients but is not a universal problem.Substance abuse is not an approved North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)International diagnosis.Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome refers to persistent disorientation,which is not observed in a majority of the homeless.

Which Nursing Diagnosis Is Likely to Apply to an Individual