A patient with diabetic ketoacidosis has a serum potassium of 3.2 mEq/L on presentation. What is the appropriate initial management?
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A
Start insulin immediately and give potassium simultaneously
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B
Hold insulin and replace potassium until K+ is above 3.5 mEq/L
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C
Begin bicarbonate infusion before insulin
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D
Give insulin and monitor potassium every 4 hours