Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn whose mother had primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancyA nurse is assessing a newborn whose mother had a primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy. The newborn acquired CMV transplacentally. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect the newborn to exhibit?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Congenital CMV infection commonly causes hearing loss in newborns, along with potential vision impairment and developmental delays, but not macrosomia, urinary tract infections, or cataracts.