If a fetus has died in the uterus and is then delivered, its Apgar score would be ________

A) 0
B) 3
C) 6
D) 9


A
Explanation: A) Correct! An Apgar score of 0 reflects that there is a lack of heart rate, respirations, muscle tone, response to stimulation, and the skin color shows a lack of oxygen.
B) A stillborn is not living; therefore, the Apgar score for heart rate, respirations, muscle tone, response to stimulation, and skin color would be 0.
C) A stillborn is not living; therefore, the Apgar score for heart rate, respirations, muscle tone, response to stimulation, and skin color would be 0.
D) A stillborn is not living; therefore, the Apgar score for heart rate, respirations, muscle tone, response to stimulation, and skin color would be 0.

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