Question

A 24-year-old with DKA (pH 7.08, glucose 420 mg/dL, K 3.0 mEq/L). Next best step after initial fluids?

Accepted Answer

Replace potassium first until K ≥3.3 mEq/L, then start insulin

Answer

Start insulin infusion immediately

Answer

Give bicarbonate for pH 7.08

Answer

Start dextrose now

Answer

Hold electrolytes

Practice question

A 24-year-old with DKA (pH 7.08, glucose 420 mg/dL, K 3.0 mEq/L). Next best step after initial fluids?