A nurse in a pediatric clinic is planning care for four children. The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for an auditory evaluation for which of the following children?
Explanation & Rationale
A. A 3-year-old child with a newly applied cast for a fractured arm who stutters: Stuttering in a 3-year-old is not an immediate indicator for an auditory evaluation unless accompanied by other signs of hearing issues.B. A 3-month-old infant discharged two days ago after hospitalization for bacterial meningitis: Bacterial meningitis can lead to hearing loss, so an auditory evaluation is appropriate for this infant to assess for any hearing impairment resulting from the infection.C. A 24-month-old toddler who recently completed a course of erythromycin for treatment of pertussis: Erythromycin use is not typically associated with hearing loss. The focus should be on monitoring recovery from pertussis.D. A 6-month-old infant who is experiencing loose stools and is babbling loudly: Loose stools and babbling are not related to hearing issues and do not indicate the need for an auditory evaluation.