In the management of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome,when is an intravenous (IV)solution that contains dextrose started?
A) Never; normal saline is the only appropriate solution in diabetes management
B) When the blood sugar reaches 70 mg/dL
C) When the blood sugar reaches 150 mg/dL
D) When the blood glucose reaches 250 mg/dL

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Normal saline is the best initial fluid choice for management of hyperglycemic states.However,when the glucose reaches about 250 mg/dL,solutions containing dextrose are added to prevent hypoglycemia.Hypotonic solutions are required to replace intracellular fluid deficits,and dextrose is required to prevent hypoglycemia later when glucose levels reach initial targets.A glucose level of 70 mg/dL is suggestive of hypoglycemia and would require oral glucose replacement,a 50% dextrose bolus,or glucagon administration.

In the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome,when