A 60-year-old hospitalized with DKA has corrected Na⁺ 140 mEq/L after initial fluids. Which fluid is appropriate as glucose falls to 220 mg/dL?...

Question

A 60-year-old hospitalized with DKA has corrected Na⁺ 140 mEq/L after initial fluids. Which fluid is appropriate as glucose falls to 220 mg/dL?

Accepted Answer

Switch to D5½NS with potassium as needed

Answer

Continue 0.9% NaCl without dextrose

Answer

Switch to colloid

Answer

Add bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Stop fluids entirely

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Ketoacidosis