Which option reflects financial exploitation?
1. The caregiver works to provide food for the person for whom care is being provided.
2. The caregiver fraudulently obtains a power of attorney for the patient.
3. The caregiver takes the patient's Social Security check to the bank for deposit.
4. The caregiver allows the patient to pay for incidentals necessary for care.
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Rationale: Fraudulently obtaining power of attorney is financial exploitation. The remaining options reflect appropriate actions by a care provider.
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