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The Nurse Is Providing Education for the Parents of a Newborn

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The nurse is providing education for the parents of a newborn. What advice should the nurse provide in respect to hearing loss screening?


A) Newborns' hearing is not developed until they are post-neonatal stage, so screening should occur at around 4-6 weeks.
B) Hearing loss is not serious until 1 year of age.
C) Hearing loss can only be detected after 6 months old so screening for hearing loss should occur between 6 and 9 months of age.
D) Expect that your newborn will be screened before you take the baby home from hospital.

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