Auditory Screening of All Newborns Within the First Month of Life

question 20

Multiple Choice

Auditory screening of all newborns within the first month of life is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.Reasons for having this testing performed include (Select all that apply.)

• A) To prevent or reduce developmental delay
• B) Reassurance for concerned new parents
• C) Early identification and treatment
• D) To help the child communicate better
• E) To achieve one of the Healthy People 2020 goals

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