A 45 year old male known case of diabetes presents with nausea , multiple episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain.He is stuporous , having blood glucoselevel of 402 mg% and on urine examination Ketone bodies are detected.He is having tachycardina along with ohostatic hypotension. On lab investigation,his potassium levels are 3 meq/L.The next best step in the management will be:
A 45 year old male known case of diabetes presents with nausea , multiple episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain.He is stuporous , having blood glucoselevel of 402 mg% and on urine examination Ketone bodies are detected.He is having tachycardina along with ohostatic hypotension. On lab investigation,his potassium levels are 3 meq/L.The next best step in the management will be:
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A 45 year old male known case of diabetes presents with nausea , multiple episodes of vomiting and abdominal pain.He is stuporous , having blood glucoselevel of 402 mg% and on urine examination Ketone bodies are detected.He is having tachycardina along with ohostatic hypotension. On lab investigation,his potassium levels are 3 meq/L.The next best step in the management will be:
✓ Correct Answer: A. Manage hypokalemia-Repeat serum K+ levels- IV fluids and sta IV regular insulin
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