A condition that may develop when a severely malnourished person is aggressively fed is called:

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Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that can occur when a malnourished person is reintroduced to food too quickly, causing a shift in electrolytes and fluid levels. This can lead to symptoms such as seizures, heart failure, and respiratory distress. It is important for healthcare professionals to carefully monitor and gradually reintroduce nutrition to prevent refeeding syndrome from occurring. The other answer options (shock, translocation, systemic inflammatory response syndrome) are not typically associated with aggressive feeding of a malnourished individual.

A Condition That May Develop When a Severely Malnourished Person