Which Parent Should Be Most Concerned About a Possible Hearing

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which parent should be most concerned about a possible hearing impairment?

• A) Kristen, whose 1-year-old daughter has had repeated ear infections.
• B) Katy, whose 2-month-old son does not respond to his name.
• C) Abby, whose 6-month-old daughter seems to overreact to loud sounds.
• D) Virginia, whose 12-month-old son is starting to imitate speech sounds.

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