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I have some questions about mental hospitals. what would happen if a person refused to eat? what would they do?
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Part of treatment: The person would be encouraged to eat and drink fluids. Sometimes refusal to eat is part of the person's illness, so treating this effectively with therapy & medications may lead to improved nutrition. If this fails or does not remit within reasonable time, stomach tube and GI feedings might be instituted, depending on health status.
Answered 6/10/2014
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