A Nurse Is Considering That Financial Exploitation Has Occurred When

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is considering that financial exploitation has occurred when interviewing a patient and his caregiver. Which observation by the nurse would indicate that financial exploitation has occurred?

• A) The caregiver encourages the elder person who wishes to continue to work in the family business.
• B) The caregiver has the patient sign power of attorney papers by saying they are required by the government.
• C) The caregiver allows the patient to pay for incidentals necessary for care.
• D) The caregiver takes the patient's Social Security check to the bank for deposit.

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