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More decisions ... Would you give a K+ supplement?
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| No, his K+ is close to normal |
| No, because renal function is a little decreased and he has a history of renal insufficiency |
| Yes, because the insulin will make his cells pick up K+ from the blood, further lowering it |
| Yes, low K+ can be a cause of life-threatening arrhythmias |
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