During a mid-summer air medical transport, a patient presents with profuse sweating, confusion, and a body temperature of 104°F (40°C). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to initiate?
Apply ice packs to the axillae, groin, and neck, and initiate cold intravenous fluids
Administer antipyretics to reduce the fever
Administer supplemental oxygen and continue monitoring vital signs
Cover the patient with blankets to prevent shock