Question

A 19-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with hyperglycemia ketonemia and acidosis. According to NICE guidelines which is the main initial fluid of choice for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose solution

Answer

Hartmann's solution

Answer

0.45% saline

Answer

Oral rehydration solution

Practice question

A 19-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with hyperglycemia ketonemia and acidosis. According to NICE guidelines which is the main initial fluid of choice for rehydration?