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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Having the patient sign power of attorney papers by falsely stating they are required by the government is an example of financial exploitation. The other options do not necessarily indicate exploitation. The caregiver encouraging the patient to work and contributing to the family business may be a positive aspect of their relationship. Allowing the patient to pay for incidentals necessary for care is not automatically abusive, as the patient may have input on their own financial choices. Taking the patient's Social Security check to the bank for deposit could be part of a mutually agreed-upon financial arrangement if the caregiver has been appointed as the patient's representative payee.

A Nurse Is Considering That Financial Exploitation Has Occurred When