You have just diagnosed lactic acidosis and associated coma. What is the first medication that should be administered in this situation?A. 8.5% Sodium Bicarbonate dripB. 20-25 U of short-acting insulin IV (intravenous)C. 40-60 U of short-acting insulin SQ (subcutaneous)D. 50-10 cc of 40% glucoseE. 400-500 cc of 5% glucose

You have just diagnosed lactic acidosis and associated coma. What is the first medication that should be administered in this situation?A. 8.5% Sodium Bicarbonate dripB. 20-25 U of short-acting insulin IV (intravenous)C. 40-60 U of short-acting insulin SQ (subcutaneous)D. 50-10 cc of 40% glucoseE. 400-500 cc of 5% glucose

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

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Chapter21: Carbohydrate- Controlled Diets For Diabetes Mellitus

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