Final answer:
The nurse should advise the woman to carry the number of a safe house for battered women to ensure immediate safety and support. Option D is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The nurse in the employee assistance program should provide the most safe and legal advice to the woman who has facial bruises suggestive of domestic violence. The recommended teaching should be D.) Carry the number of a safe house for battered women. This option provides her with a resource for shelter and support, avoiding an escalation of violence.
Women in the workplace are at risk; they are often targeted for domestic violence, and murder is the second leading cause of death for women in the workplace. Moreover, almost a third of all women have experienced domestic violence, making it crucial for the nurse to provide a response that prioritizes the woman's safety and connects her to proper assistance.
Involving law enforcement and the legal system, such as pressing charges for assault and battery (C), may be appropriate, but it's a step that should be taken according to the woman's willingness and readiness. Advice such as buying a gun (A) or filing for divorce (B) without any context or support may not be safe or appropriate as initial advice without understanding the full situation and ensuring the woman's immediate safety.