Question

A 64-year-old with suspected DKA has potassium 3.0 mEq/L on presentation. What is the first management step regarding insulin?

Accepted Answer

Correct potassium to >3.3 mEq/L before starting insulin

Answer

Start insulin immediately

Answer

Insulin only after bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Withhold fluids until K+ corrected

Answer

Give insulin bolus 1 unit/kg then drip

Practice question

A 64-year-old with suspected DKA has potassium 3.0 mEq/L on presentation. What is the first management step regarding insulin?