The nursing assistant entered a room to help another nursing assistant and noticed a red mark on the resident's face, and the glasses were bent on the same side. The resident flinches every time the nursing assistant moves toward the resident's face. What is the best action for the nursing assistant who observed the injury to take?

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The nursing assistant's best action is to follow the nursing home guidelines for reporting suspected abuse. Asking the other nursing assistant or examining the resident further is part of the investigation process and not the role of the nursing assistant reporting the suspected abuse. Charting alone does not provide the needed investigation of suspected abuse or offer the protection the resident deserves.

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