Which is not true regarding the management of DKA?

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the insulin bolus should be about 0.1 units/kg, with subsequent infusion at 0.1units/kg/hr

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the administration of IV fluid immediately on arrival is the life saving event

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fluid replacement should be 3-4 litres over the first four hours in a pt who is not shocked

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even if the K+ is >5.5 poatssium replacemnt should be commenced

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cerebral oedema responds to mannitol

1.	Which is not true regarding the management of DKA?
A.	the administration of IV fluid immediately on arrival is the life saving event
B.	fluid replacement should be 3-4 litres over the first four hours in a pt who is not shocked
C.	even if the K+ is >5.5 poatssium replacemnt should be commenced
D.	the insulin bolus should be about 0.1 units/kg, with subsequent infusion at 0.1units/kg/hr
E.	cerebral oedema responds to mannitol
Answer» D. the insulin bolus should be about 0.1 units/kg, with subsequent infusion at 0.1units/kg/hr

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