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?

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Absence of bowel sounds would indicate a complication such as ileus, which can occur as a result of immobilization and reduced activity level. Unusual pelvic movement, lower abdominal tenderness, and ecchymosis of the lower abdomen may also be concerning findings, but they are not specific to a complication of the fracture.

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