Rocks while rock climbing

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A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by ambulance following a fall approximately 25 feet onto rocks while rock climbing. He arrives on a spine board with a cervical collar in place, intubated and ventilated, and one 14 Ga. IV with crystalloids running. There are bruises and abrasions along the right side of his body. There is a flail segment on the right rib cage which has been stabilized by the EMS crew. Lungs sounds are equal and clear. The abdomen is soft and without guarding. The pelvis "gives" a little with inward pressure. Downward pressure and pressure over the symphysis pubis were deferred. GCS 4, BP 84/56, HR 134, SpO2 94% with oxygen, ETCO2 40 mmHg, Temp. 35.4/95.7. Which five interventions are most likely to effectively address the patient's shock?

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