A patient in HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state) has a serum glucose of 900, serum osmolarity of 400, and an anion gap of 8 . Treatment for this condition includes which of the following?
A) Administer intravenous normal saline as quickly as possible.
B) Correct the fluid deficit with intravenous normal saline at a moderate rate.
C) Administer a high-dose insulin drip.
D) Administer sodium bicarbonate to correct the acidosis.
B
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