Question

A 24-year-old with type 1 diabetes is admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which is the primary initial fluid of choice for rehydration?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose solution

Answer

Hartmann's solution

Answer

5% dextrose with 20 mmol KCl

Practice question

A 24-year-old with type 1 diabetes is admitted in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). According to NICE, which is the primary initial fluid of choice for rehydration?