At 1 minute post-delivery, a newborn has blue extremities with a pink body, heart rate is 90/min, respiratory rate is 20/min with a weak cry, cough reflex is present, and there is some flexion of the extremities. At 5 minutes post-delivery, the infant is completely pink, heart rate is 140/min, respiratory rate is 40/min, cough reflex is present, and the baby is active with a strong cry. What APGAR scores should be assigned?
A. 4 & 8
B. 5 & 9
C. 5 & 10
D. 6 & 10
Answer: D. 6 & 10
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