An employee has recently been absent from work on several occasions. Each time, this employee returns to work wearing dark glasses. Facial and body bruises are apparent. During the occupational health nurse's interview, the employee says, "My partner beat me, but it was because there are problems at work." What should the nurse's next action be?

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Documentation of the injuries provides a basis for possible legal intervention. The abused adult will need to make the decision to involve the police. Because the worker is not an older adult and is competent, the adult protective agency is unable to assist. A shelter may be suggested later, but it is not the next action.

An Employee Has Recently Been Absent from Work on Several