Question

A patient with type 1 diabetes arrives in the Emergency Department with suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which intravenous fluid is preferred initially for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose

Answer

Hartmann's solution

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

Answer

Gelatin-based colloid

Practice question

A patient with type 1 diabetes arrives in the Emergency Department with suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which intravenous fluid is preferred initially for rehydration?