A 25-year-old man with newly diagnosed DKA is managed in the emergency department. After initial fluid bolus, what is the most appropriate initial IV ...

Question

A 25-year-old man with newly diagnosed DKA is managed in the emergency department. After initial fluid bolus, what is the most appropriate initial IV fluid for ongoing resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride

Answer

5% dextrose

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0.45% sodium chloride

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Colloid solution

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Hypertonic saline

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Diabetic ketoacidosis

A 25-year-old man with newly diagnosed DKA is managed in the emergency department. After initial fluid bolus, what is the most appropriate initial IV fluid for ongoing resuscitation?