A 39-year-old with DKA is improving; BG 230 mg/dL, anion gap still 18. What fluid change is appropriate?...

Question

A 39-year-old with DKA is improving; BG 230 mg/dL, anion gap still 18. What fluid change is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Switch to D5-containing fluids and continue insulin

Answer

Stop insulin and give D5

Answer

Switch to lactated Ringer's only

Answer

Add bicarbonate infusion

Answer

Stop IV fluids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): DKA