The nurse prepares to conduct a quick evaluation of a 1-month-old infant's hearing. Which action will provide the best information?

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The best way to evaluate a 1-month-old infant's hearing is by using a noisemaker to evaluate the child's response. The nurse can make a noise, such as clapping hands, and observe the infant's response. The infant should startle or move in response to the noise, indicating that they can hear. Other methods such as otoscopy, tuning forks, or tympanometry may be used later on for more detailed evaluations, but they are not appropriate for a quick evaluation of a young infant's hearing.

The Nurse Prepares to Conduct a Quick Evaluation of a 1-Month-Old