A patient with a complex pelvic fracture from a motor vehicle crash is on bed rest. Which nursing assessment finding indicates a potential complication of the fracture?

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The abdominal distention and absent bowel sounds may be due to complications of pelvic fractures such as paralytic ileus or hemorrhage or trauma to the bladder,urethra,or colon. Pelvic instability,abdominal pain with palpation,and abdominal bruising would be expected with this type of injury.

A Patient with a Complex Pelvic Fracture from a Motor