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A 23-year-old man presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain, vomiting, Kussmaul respirations and fruity breath odour. Capillary glucose is 26 mmol/L, venous pH 7.12, and serum ketones are elevated. What is the most appropriate initial fluid therapy for his diabetic ketoacidosis?

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