Question

A 35-year-old with suspected DKA: glucose 28 mmol/L, ketones 5.5 mmol/L, pH 7.15. Fluid of choice initially?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose

Answer

Hartmann's solution

Answer

Colloid

Practice question

A 35-year-old with suspected DKA: glucose 28 mmol/L, ketones 5.5 mmol/L, pH 7.15. Fluid of choice initially?