The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a child who has received a cochlear implant. In addition to encouraging speech therapy for the child, the nurse will instruct the parents to monitor the child for signs of:
A)Ringing in the ears.
B)Pharyngitis.
C)Hearing loss.
D)Bacterial meningitis.

Question

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Children with cochlear implants are at an increased risk for bacterial meningitis, so parents should be vigilant for signs of this condition.

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