Question

A 50-year-old with suspected DKA has K 3.1 mEq/L prior to insulin. What is the correct management before starting insulin?

Accepted Answer

Replace potassium until K ≥3.3 mEq/L

Answer

Start insulin infusion immediately

Answer

Give bicarbonate

Answer

then insulin

Answer

then start insulin

Practice question

A 50-year-old with suspected DKA has K 3.1 mEq/L prior to insulin. What is the correct management before starting insulin?