A 45-year-old woman with suspected DKA has K⁺ 2.8 mEq/L. What is the insulin management now?...

Question

A 45-year-old woman with suspected DKA has K⁺ 2.8 mEq/L. What is the insulin management now?

Accepted Answer

Delay insulin and correct potassium first

Answer

Start insulin infusion immediately

Answer

Start subcutaneous insulin only

Answer

Give insulin bolus only

Answer

No fluids until K⁺ normalizes

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA-Potassium Before Insulin