NS 228 Case Study 2 1.

Henry is a 34-year-old father of three children. He has had difficulty finding and keeping employment because of chronic alcoholism and marijuana use. His substance abuse issues have strained his marriage, and he is currently separated from his wife and children. The bank has foreclosed on his mortgage, and he is now homeless. During the past year, Henry has become despondent and delusional. (Learning Objectives: 3, 5, and 9) a. What resources would be available for a homeless mentally ill client without health insurance or financial resources to meet basic needs? b. What are the barriers to providing care for the homeless individual with mental illness? c. What is the coordinating role of the psychiatric nurse case manager in the discharge planning phase of care for Henry?