ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question
A two-year-old is being evaluated for hearing loss. Which finding in the child's history is likely to be a significant factor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meningitis treated with garamycin (gentamicin) is a significant risk factor for hearing loss as gentamicin is ototoxic and meningitis can damage auditory nerves. The other factors are less directly associated with hearing impairment.
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