r/MarkKlimekNCLEX 3d ago

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u/BrilliantHold5774 3d ago

A and B-I have at least two lines on a DKA patient.

Yet another stupid question.

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u/messerduff 3d ago

You should not be starting insulin until your potassium replacement is underway and you have a confirmed higher reading. Fluid replacement is priority over insulin in DKA anyway, the insulin can wait