The nurse assesses the hearing of a 7-month-old by clapping hands. What is the expected response?

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With a loud sudden noise, the nurse should notice the infant turning his or her head to localize the sound and to respond to his or her own name. A startle reflex and acoustic blink reflex is expected in newborns; at age 3 to 4 months, the infant stops any movement and appears to listen. A 7-month-old infant should respond to noise. With a loud sudden noise, the nurse should notice the infant turning his or her head (not stopping any movement) to localize the sound and to respond to his or her own name.

The Nurse Assesses the Hearing of a 7-Month-Old by Clapping