Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and is in active labor. The nurse notes maternal exposure to rubella during pregnancy.After delivery, the nurse should monitor the newborn for which of the following conditions?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Deafness is a significant risk associated with congenital rubella syndrome. Rubella can damage the developing auditory system in utero, leading to permanent hearing loss in the newborn.