Question

A 35-year-old with suspected DKA has K 5.6 mEq/L. What potassium strategy is correct when insulin is started?

Accepted Answer

Add potassium to fluids once K falls to <5.2 mEq/L and urine output adequate

Answer

Give no potassium until K <3.3

Answer

Bolus calcium chloride

Answer

Start spironolactone

Answer

Avoid monitoring K frequently

Practice question

A 35-year-old with suspected DKA has K 5.6 mEq/L. What potassium strategy is correct when insulin is started?