Which of the following does NOT require a hearing screening before discharge for newborns?

Newborns are routinely screened for hearing loss before discharge from the hospital because early detection is critical for timely intervention and support. Conditions that can impact hearing or are associated with a risk for hearing loss typically necessitate such screenings.

In this case, recurrent otitis media, mumps, and measles are all illnesses that could potentially lead to hearing impairment. Recurrent otitis media is known to cause conductive hearing loss, especially if it occurs frequently during the early years of life. Mumps, as a viral infection, can also result in hearing loss, particularly if it involves the auditory system. Measles may manifest complications that include hearing loss as well, notably in cases where complications arise from the viral infection.

In contrast, colitis—an inflammatory condition of the intestines—does not have a direct association with hearing loss. Therefore, newborns diagnosed with colitis do not require a hearing screening before discharge based solely on that condition, making it the correct choice for the question.