Question

A 50‑year‑old with DKA: K⁺ 2.9 mmol/L. What is the next step before insulin infusion?

Accepted Answer

Replace potassium first until K⁺ ≥3.3 mmol/L

Answer

Start insulin infusion immediately

Answer

Start bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Give calcium gluconate IV

Answer

No need to correct potassium

Practice question

A 50‑year‑old with DKA: K⁺ 2.9 mmol/L. What is the next step before insulin infusion?