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A 24-year-old man presents with a 3-week history of polyuria, polydipsia and weight loss. Random plasma glucose is 22 mmol/L and venous blood gas shows pH 7.25 with bicarbonate 14 mmol/L; urine ketones are strongly positive. What is the single most important immediate intervention?

Subcutaneous long-acting insulin Intravenous 0.9% sodium chloride fluid resuscitation Intravenous sodium bicarbonate Oral metformin

Correct Answer:

Intravenous 0.9% sodium chloride fluid resuscitation

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