Following the 1-minute Apgar score of a neonate, the nurse records the number 5 . What is the implied meaning of this number?
A) The newborn is in good condition.
B) The newborn does not need resuscitation.
C) The newborn is in danger.
D) The newborn needs emergency resuscitation.
C
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The meanings of the Apgar scores are as follows: if the total score is 10, the newborn is in the best possible condition, if the score is 7 to 9, the newborn usually does not need resuscitation, if the score is 4 to 6, the newborn is in danger, and if the score is 0 to 3, the newborn needs emergency resuscitation.
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