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Easyadd dextrose-containing fluids to continue insulin safely to close the gap. Saline alone (A) risks hypoglycemia or halting ketosis resolution. Stopping insulin (C) is wrong. Bicarbonate (D) not indicated. LR alone (E) without dextrose is insufficient."Diabetic Ketoacidosis"easy"

A 70-year-old with DKA is improving. Glucose 180 mg/dL, anion gap 14 (still elevated). What fluid regimen is correct now?

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