<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyCould you explain what refeeding syndrome is?  <response>: <reason> Pre-empt - identify malnourished patients Monitor electrolytes and replace as appropriate. Check levels both before and during feeding as serum levels may be normal despite depletion of total body stores; levels only fall as feeding starts Phosphate Potassium Magnesium Gentle refeeding, starting at 75 of requirements and building up over 3-5 days If symptoms of refeeding syndrome, stop feeding eg stop TPN or reduce to 50-75 requirements, and supplement phosphate. 