Which patients seen by a nurse working in the emergency department identify a situation that suggests a case of elder mistreatment?
1. An 86-year-old patient who has three dime-size burned areas on the upper inner thigh
2. A 77-year-old patient who fell at home after tripping over the dog and broke an arm about 30 minutes earlier
3. A 73-year-old patient with a history of gastric ulcers who is found to be anemic after vomiting blood 3 hours earlier
4. An 85-year-old patient who has several small areas of bruising on the back of the hands and is taking medication for platelets and coagulation
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Rationale: The patient who has skin burns suggestive of cigarette burns in an area normally covered by clothing is suggestive of abuse.
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