A 24-year-old with type 1 diabetes is admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which is the primary initial fluid of choice for reh...

Question

A 24-year-old with type 1 diabetes is admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which is the primary initial fluid of choice for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

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5% dextrose solution

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Hartmann's solution

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5% dextrose with 20 mmol KCl

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A 24-year-old with type 1 diabetes is admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which is the primary initial fluid of choice for rehydration?