Question

A 20-year-old type 1 diabetic presents with DKA. Serum ketones are high; pH is 7.1. Which is the recommended initial fluid management strategy

Accepted Answer

IV normal saline 0.9 percent

Answer

Bolus 5 percent dextrose solution

Answer

IV half normal saline 0.45 percent

Answer

Oral rehydration solution

Answer

No fluid needed only insulin

Practice question

A 20-year-old type 1 diabetic presents with DKA. Serum ketones are high; pH is 7.1. Which is the recommended initial fluid management strategy