A 78-year-old woman slipped and fell on an ice-covered sidewalk.The nurse would be most concerned that the patient has an unstable pelvic fracture if which assessment finding is present?

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Bruising across the labia can indicate an unstable pelvic fracture due to the potential for significant internal injury and bleeding, which is a concern in pelvic fractures.

A 78-Year-Old Woman Slipped and Fell on an Ice-Covered Sidewalk