@its.miftahuddin.official: MANAGEMENT OF DKA 1) Initial Step: 0.9% Normal Saline (IV) • If Na⁺ < 135 → continue • If Na⁺ > 135 → switch to 0.45% NS 2) Insulin IV: check Serum K⁺ first • K⁺ < 3.3 → give K⁺ 40mEq • K⁺ 3.3 - 5.2 → give K⁺ & Insulin • K⁺ > 5.2 → give Insulin and monitor K⁺ 3) Continue 1-2 hours:- • Switch to subcutaneous Insulin when DKA resolve • Normalization of Anion Gap. • Patient able to eat. 4) Add dextrose: • <200mg/dl (Serum glucose) 5) Bicarbonate Replacement:- • PH ≤ 6.9 (Severe DKA) Important: This is a student note for reference. Actual DKA management follows hospital protocols and physician orders. Always check serum K⁺ before insulin and monitor closely. For patient care decisions, consult your clinical instructor or licensed provider. #NursingSchoolHacks #DKAExplained #NCLEXPrep #NurseTok #medsurgmadeeasy