A 35 year old male is admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic Ketoacidosis. His blood sugar is currently at 485 mg/dL. His blood pressure is 70/38 and his heart rate is 130. Serum sodium is at 139 and serum potassium is 5.8. What should be done first?
A) Begin treating Hypovolemia with a bolus of 9% normal saline over an hour.
B) Begin with a bolus on regular insulin.
C) Administer 40 meq intravenous potassium over one hour.
D) Begin treatment of acidosis.
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