Discuss the newborn hearing screening protocols for infants in the term (or well-baby) nursery as compared to those children who have had a NICU stay of greater than 5 days. What is the rationale...

Discuss the newborn hearing screening protocols for infants in the term (or well-baby) nursery as compared to those children who have had a NICU stay of greater than 5 days. What is the rationale behind these differences, and what is the appropriate follow-up for children in either nursery who do not pass their hearing screening prior to nursery discharge?