Complaining of nausea-vomiting-confusion-muscle weakness

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A 28-year-old male being treated for symptoms of depression presents at the ER today complaining of nausea, vomiting, confusion, muscle weakness, and cramping. He is concerned that he has food poisoning. During the clinical interview and initial assessment, the PMH-NP noted that he started on fluoxetine 10 days ago for major depressive disorder. The PMH-NP orders blood work with electrolytes. Which side effect of SSRI therapy does the nurse practitioner suspect?

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