Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn whose mother had a primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy, acquired CMV transplacentallyA 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
C
Rationale
Congenital CMV commonly causes hearing loss in newborns. Macrosomia, cataracts, and urinary tract infections are not typical manifestations.