During DKA treatment, plasma glucose falls to 195 mg/dL but the anion gap remains 18. Best next step?...

Question

During DKA treatment, plasma glucose falls to 195 mg/dL but the anion gap remains 18. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

Add dextrose to IV fluids and continue insulin infusion

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Stop insulin because glucose is

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Switch to subcutaneous insulin immediately

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Give bicarbonate routinely

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Hold fluids to avoid hypoglycaemia

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA