The mother of a newborn is voicing concerns about her baby's ability to hear. The nurse should tell the mother: 1. Newborns cannot hear well until they are at least 6 weeks old. 2. Her concern is...

The mother of a newborn is voicing concerns about her baby's ability to hear. The nurse should tell the mother:

1. Newborns cannot hear well until they are at least 6 weeks old.

2. Her concern is unfounded because hearing problems are rare in newborns.

3. Most American states and Canadian jurisdictions now mandate hearing tests for infants.

4. She can test the baby's hearing by clapping her hands 24 inches (60 cm) from the infant's head.