A seriously mentally ill patient who lives in a homeless shelter has a nursing diagnosis of Powerlessness.Which intervention would best address this nursing diagnosis?

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Assertive communication helps a person meet his needs more effectively and is empowering.The other interventions help reduce impaired socialization,build future-oriented (long-term)goals,and enhance problem solving.Goal setting can also help reduce powerlessness but more so if the focus is on short-term goals at first,so the patient can achieve success sooner;success builds confidence,and confidence reduces powerlessness.

A Seriously Mentally Ill Patient Who Lives in a Homeless