Question

A 41-year-old with DKA presents to ED (glucose 28 mmol/L, ketones 6.0 mmol/L, pH 7.12). According to NICE, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Start fixed-rate insulin infusion at 0.1 units/kg/h

Answer

Start slower infusion at 0.02 units/kg/h

Answer

Begin subcutaneous insulin only

Answer

Bolus IV insulin then no infusion

Answer

Withhold IV fluids until ketones fall

Practice question

A 41-year-old with DKA presents to ED (glucose 28 mmol/L, ketones 6.0 mmol/L, pH 7.12). According to NICE, which statement is correct?