In diabetic ketoacidosis, how should sodium be corrected for hyperglycemia?

• A. Subtract 2 mEq/L for every 100 mg/dL above 100
• B. Add 1.6 mEq/L for every 100 mg/dL above 100
• C. No correction is necessary
• D. Multiply sodium by 1.2

Answer: (B)