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.)
1. Genetics
2. Natal infections
3. Physical deformities
4. Noise levels
5. Maternal ototoxic drugs
6. Maternal TORCH infections
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Congenital hearing loss can be derived from genetics, natal infections, or physical deformities of the ear in addition to maternal ototoxic drug use and maternal TORCH infections that include toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes virus type 2. Noise levels do not cause a congenital hearing loss.
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