A severely mentally ill man neglects to pay his rent and becomes homeless,so he sleeps in 24-hour laundromats and washes in public restrooms.His SSI checks are returned as undeliverable.Without money he cannot buy food,and as a result he steals a bag of chips,leading to incarceration.Which nursing diagnosis would most likely apply?

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The man has gone from being independent to being first homeless and then an inmate.These changes in circumstances are likely to impair his self-esteem.There are no data suggesting he has become more withdrawn or isolated,although he may be at risk for social isolation depending on the circumstances of his incarceration (for how long and under what rooming arrangements).The data do not support impaired socialization or self-care deficit.

A Severely Mentally Ill Man Neglects to Pay His Rent