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

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

Answer

Give no potassium until K

Answer

Bolus calcium chloride

Answer

Start spironolactone

Answer

Avoid monitoring K frequently

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA-Potassium Management