A newborn has an Apgar score of 6 at 5 minutes. Which of the following is the priority?
A) Initiating IV fluid therapy
B) Beginning resuscitative measures
C) Promoting kangaroo care
D) Obtaining a blood culture
B
Response:
An Apgar score below 7 at 1 or 5 minutes indicates the need for resuscitation. IV fluid therapy and blood cultures may be done once resuscitation is started. Kangaroo care would be appropriate once the newborn is stable.
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