Question

A 63-year-old woman with DKA and initial K⁺ 5.6 mEq/L asks why she still receives potassium. Best explanation?

Accepted Answer

Insulin shifts K⁺ intracellularly; replace once K⁺ <5.0 with adequate urine output

Answer

Insulin does not affect potassium

Answer

Potassium should not be given in DKA

Answer

Potassium is only for HHS

Answer

Replace only if K⁺ <3.0

Practice question

A 63-year-old woman with DKA and initial K⁺ 5.6 mEq/L asks why she still receives potassium. Best explanation?