The Physician Initially Orders Bed Rest for a Patient with a Fractured

question 2

Multiple Choice

The physician initially orders bed rest for a patient with a fractured pelvis.During assessment of the patient,which of the following findings would alert the nurse to a complication of the fracture?

• A) Absence of bowel sounds
• B) Unusual pelvic movement
• C) Lower abdominal tenderness
• D) Ecchymosis of the lower abdomen