The nurse is providing instruction to the parents of a 7-month-old infant who has just been diagnosed with hearing loss. What guidance should the nurse provide?
A) Hearing loss is not serious until 1 year of age.
B) Interventions to support hearing are not useful until the child is at least 9 months old.
C) Expect that your child will be enrolled in a special hearing intervention program immediately.
D) Keep your child in a quiet environment until additional testing is done.
Answer: C
The loss of hearing attributed to loud noises can have an immediate onset. The loss can be profound and permanent. Even though approximately one-third of hearing impairments are associated with loud noises, it does not explain the client's sudden immediate hearing loss. Promising that surgery will restore the client's hearing is inappropriate and may not be correct. Early detection and intervention are critical for children with hearing loss or deafness to minimize the impact of this deficit. Screening by the healthcare provider as well as school screenings can help with early detection. Speech/language therapists can work closely with children, their parents, and their schools to maximize their educational success.
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