A home health nurse has been caring for a client for the past three months. Which of the following findings suggest the client is experiencing potential exploitation? (Select All that Apply.)
Explanation & Rationale
A. "The client states that their rings and necklaces are missing." is correct. Missing personal property, especially valuable items, is a common indicator of financial or physical exploitation among older adults. B. "The client states they are suddenly unable to log into their online bank account." is correct. Sudden loss of access to financial accounts can indicate unauthorized use or manipulation by another person, which is a red flag for financial exploitation. C. "The client states that their bank account has unexplained withdrawals of money." is correct. Unexplained financial activity is a hallmark sign of potential exploitation, especially when the client is not aware of these transactions. D. "The client states that the mortgage payment is set on an automatic bank draft." is not necessarily a sign of exploitation. Automatic payments are a common and legitimate method of paying bills and do not alone indicate abuse. E. "The client states that the money in their safety deposit box has decreased over the past few months." is correct. Missing funds from secure storage suggest someone may be taking advantage of the client, signaling financial exploitation. F. "The client states they received a disconnection notice for the light bill after a family member stated they would pay it." is correct. This may indicate mismanagement or withholding of funds by a trusted person, which is another indicator of financial exploitation.