Reports have linked third trimester use of selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)with a constellation of neonatal signs.The nurse is about to perform an assessment on the infant of a mother with a history of a mood disorder.Which signs and symptoms in the neonate may be the result of maternal SSRI use? (Select all that apply. )

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Neonates exposed to SSRIs in the third trimester may exhibit signs such as shivering, fever, and irritability due to withdrawal or toxicity effects.

Reports Have Linked Third Trimester Use of Selective Serotonin Uptake