Question

A 19-year-old with T1DM presents with nausea, Kussmaul breathing, glucose 26 mmol/L, ketones 6.0 mmol/L, pH 7.12, K+ 5.6 mmol/L. First fluid choice in DKA?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

0.45% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose

Answer

Hartmann's solution only

Answer

Colloid

Practice question

A 19-year-old with T1DM presents with nausea, Kussmaul breathing, glucose 26 mmol/L, ketones 6.0 mmol/L, pH 7.12, K+ 5.6 mmol/L. First fluid choice in DKA?