The health care provider initially orders bed rest for a patient with an open-book pelvic fracture. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse are most important to report to the health care provider?

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Absent bowel tones may be due to complications of pelvic fractures such as paralytic ileus, hemorrhage, or trauma to the bladder, urethra, or colon. Unusual pelvic movement, abdominal pain, and abdominal bruising would be expected with this type of injury.

The Health Care Provider Initially Orders Bed Rest for a Patient