A 34-year-old with DKA has K+ 2.9 mEq/L after initial labs. Next insulin step?...

Question

A 34-year-old with DKA has K+ 2.9 mEq/L after initial labs. Next insulin step?

Accepted Answer

Hold insulin and replete potassium until K+ ≥3.3 mEq/L

Answer

Begin IV insulin 0.1 units/kg/h immediately

Answer

Give insulin bolus only

Answer

Start subcutaneous insulin glargine only

Answer

Start insulin at 0.05 units/kg/h without potassium

"easy" MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Ketoacidosis