DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS - Nursing CEUs Online

If the serum potassium is < 3.3 mEq/L, serious arrhythmias could result. Once the hypokalemia has been corrected, insulin therapy can be started, and 20-30 mEq of potassium can be added to each liter of IV solution in order to maintain a serum potassium level between 4.0-5.0 mEq/L. ................
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