A nurse is assessing the newborn of a client who took a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) during pregnancy. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication of withdrawal from an SSRI?

The correct answer is C. Place the client in a lateral position.

A. Elevating the client's legs is not the priority in this situation. Placing the client in a lateral position is more appropriate to improve blood flow and prevent supine hypotension.

B. Notifying the provider is an important action but not the immediate priority. Addressing the client's position and blood pressure is crucial before contacting the provider.

C. Placing the client in a lateral position is the priority nursing action.

The low blood pressure may be due to aortocaval compression (supine hypotension) caused by the weight of the uterus on the vena cava. Turning the client onto her side alleviates this compression and helps improve blood flow.

D. Monitoring vital signs every 5 minutes is important, but the immediate action should be to address the client's position and blood pressure. Continuous monitoring and further interventions can follow.

A. "This medication will stop your labor": Betamethasone is not intended to stop labor. It is given to promote fetal lung maturity and reduce the risk of complications associated with preterm birth.

B. "This medication stimulates fetal lung maturity": This is the correct statement. Betamethasone is administered to enhance the production of surfactant in the fetal lungs, improving respiratory outcomes for the preterm infant.

C. "This medication will decrease your risk for uterine infections": Betamethasone does not directly decrease the risk of uterine infections. Its primary benefit is in promoting fetal lung maturity.

D. "This medication will increase your baby's weight": Betamethasone is not given to increase the baby's weight. Its main focus is on improving lung function and reducing respiratory complications in preterm infants.