The Top Priority in the Initial Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

question 20

Multiple Choice

The top priority in the initial treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is

• A) lowering the blood sugar.
• B) giving fluids.
• C) giving sodium bicarbonate to reverse the acidosis.
• D) determining the reason for the DKA.

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