A 73-year-old with hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and venous pH 6.85 is diagnosed with DKA. Which statement aligns with ADA guidance regarding bicarbonate?...

Question

A 73-year-old with hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and venous pH 6.85 is diagnosed with DKA. Which statement aligns with ADA guidance regarding bicarbonate?

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate infusion is recommended when pH

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Bicarbonate is contraindicated at any pH

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Bicarbonate is recommended when pH

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Give bicarbonate only if K+ >5.5 mEq/L

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Administer bicarbonate in all cases with lactate >4 mmol/L

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): DKA-Bicarbonate Use

A 73-year-old with hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and venous pH 6.85 is diagnosed with DKA. Which statement aligns with ADA guidance regarding bicarbonate?