Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal complication of overfeeding. Why is refeeding syndrome so dangerous?
A) It may result in dangerous shifts in serum phosphorus and other electrolytes.
B) It results in a decrease in insulin.
C) It occurs as a result of a low-calorie diet.
D) It may lead to hypovolemic shock.
A
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Refeeding syndrome is the result of an abrupt change from a catabolic to an anabolic state. Hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia can occur as cells rapidly remove these minerals from the bloodstream.
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