Prevention of hearing impairment in children is a major goal for the nurse. This can be achieved through which intervention?

A) Being involved in immunization clinics for children
B) Assessing a newborn for hearing loss
C) Answering parents' questions about hearing aids
D) Participating in hearing screening in the community

Hearing Impairment

A general term for partial or complete loss of hearing ability, affecting one’s capacity to hear sounds effectively.

Immunization Clinics

Healthcare facilities that specialize in administering vaccines to prevent infectious diseases, offering services to individuals across various age groups.

Hearing Screening

A test or series of tests conducted to detect potential hearing loss, often administered shortly after birth and at various stages throughout childhood.