A woman sustained a moderate blow to the lower pelvic region in an occupational accident. She is surprised to find out that no bones were broken. What explanation by the nurse is best?
A.
"Blunt force trauma doesn't cause fractures."
B.
"Pelvic bones are very hard to fracture."
C.
"Some fractures don't show up right away."
D.
"You have a fat pad in front of your pelvis."
ANS: D
The mons pubis is a layer of subcutaneous tissue anterior to the genitalia in front of the symphysis pubis. It is essentially a protective fat pad, and although it will not prevent fracture of the pelvis in a serious trauma, the mons pubis does offer some protection to these tissues. Blunt force is the usual cause of fractures. The pelvis is often fractured, especially in motor vehicle crashes. Some fractures do not show up immediately, but this is not the best answer because most do.
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