KT is a 54-year-old, who presents to the emergency room with nausea and vomiting. KT weighs 58kg, has been feeling very tired and has diabetes and hypertension.
Meds include: losartan, metformin, and empagliflozin.
Labs: Na 140, K 4.0, Chloride 99, Bicarb 15, Glucose 189, Anion Gap 26, pH 7.1 and positive urine ketones.
After infusing 2 liters of normal saline, what would be the best intervention for KT?
- Give another 2 liters of NS with 20 meq/L of KCL
- Continue current therapy.
- Start insulin infusion with a dextrose-based solution.
- Give an amp of sodium bicarbonate.
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