You are caring for a crying 30-month-old male who fell 16 feet from a second-story window, landing on a patch of soft dirt and leaves. He is alert and oriented and complaining of left shoulder and arm pain. What instruction would you give to the team of EMS providers caring for this individual?
A) "When we get him on the long board, place padding under his head."
B) "I will need a blood pressure every 5 minutes to see if he is in shock."
C) "It is important to keep him cool in the event he is in shock."
D) "Whatever we do, let's make sure his SpO₂ is greater than 94%."
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