A patient with a grade IV splenic laceration and a pelvic injury is admitted to a critical care unit following angioembolization. Post-procedure, his arterial pH is 7.31, and his base deficit is -4. Based on these laboratory results, which of the following is the priority intervention? Pelvic splinting to control arterial hemorrhage Additional 1:1:1 blood transfusion Serial hemoglobin level monitoring Prepare for emergent splenectomy
[Expert Solution]: A patient with a grade IV splenic…
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