A 47-year-old with T2DM and severe DKA has pH 6.78. Which statement is true?...

Question

A 47-year-old with T2DM and severe DKA has pH 6.78. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate is recommended at this pH

Answer

Bicarbonate is contraindicated at any pH

Answer

Bicarbonate only if K⁺ >5.5

Answer

Give bicarbonate if pH >7.1

Answer

Bicarbonate should replace fluids

us-abim MCQ (SBA): DKA