An elderly patient tells the nurse that her son cashes her Social Security checks but tells her he does not have enough money to buy her medications. The nurse should investigate this situation because it could be which of the following?
1. Financial exploitation
2. Emotional abuse
3. Physical abuse
4. Neglect
Financial exploitation
Rationale: Financial exploitation is defined as misuse of an elder's money, property, or assets. The patient's son is cashing the Social Security check but telling her he does not have the money to buy her medications. Emotional abuse involves inflicting pain or distress through verbal or nonverbal means such as insults, threats, or forced social isolation. Physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in injury, pain, or impairment. Neglect is the refusal or failure to fulfill duties to an elder.
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