A patient with a complex pelvic fracture from a motor vehicle crash is on bed rest.Which nursing assessment finding is important to report to the health care provider?
A) The patient states that the pelvis feels unstable.
B) Abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are absent.
C) There are ecchymoses across the abdomen and hips.
D) The patient complains of pelvic pain with palpation.
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