A female client was given the diagnosis of schizophrenia and recently has lost her job.She tells the nurse that she has enough money for only two more house payments,and if she does not find a job,she fears she will become homeless.The nurse knows that this client falls into the group of nearly __________ of U.S.citizens who live below the poverty level.

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Approximately 12% of Americans (or 33 million people)live below the poverty level.Living in poverty often precipitates mental disorders,or mental disorders may occur while an individual is living in poverty.

A Female Client Was Given the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia and Recently