In Addition to Treating a Diabetic Patient (Type 1) for Ketoacidosis

question 46

Multiple Choice

In addition to treating a diabetic patient (type 1) for ketoacidosis with insulin, why is a potassium salt often administered?

• A) Insulin directly increases the excretion of potassium by the kidney.
• B) Return of plasma pH and glucose to normal will lower the total body potassium content.
• C) Return of plasma pH and glucose to normal is accompanied by a shift of potassium into cells.
• D) Plasma potassium is usually low in diabetic ketoacidotic patients.
• E) Return of plasma glucose to normal will cause a decrease in the plasma volume.

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