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Which of the following are priorities in the acute management of DKA and HHNKS?
Question 74 options:
a)
Long-acting IV insulin to correct glucose over a longer period of time and to prevent cerebral edema, neurovitals every hour to monitor neurological status
b)
Fluid rehydration, correction of hyperglycemia, monitoring and correcting electrolytes
c)
Mannitol or 3% saline to prevent cerebral edema as part of fluid rehydration, sodium bicarbonate for
d)
Gradual fluid rehydration, aggressive correction of hyperglycemia, and correcting sodium levels
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