A client is diagnosed with a congenital hearing loss. Which causes does the nurse realize are reasons for this type of hearing loss? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Congenital hearing loss can be caused by genetic factors, infections present at birth (natal infections), physical deformities of the ear, exposure to ototoxic drugs during pregnancy, and maternal infections such as TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes). Noise levels are typically associated with acquired hearing loss, not congenital.

A Client Is Diagnosed with a Congenital Hearing Loss