The nurse receives report from labor and delivery on an infant and mother couplet. Which reported Apgar score would indicate a need for close observation for the entire transition period by the nurse?
A) 8 at one minute; 9 at five minutes
B) 7 at one minute; 8 at five minutes
C) 6 at one minute; 7 at five minutes
D) 5 at one minute; 6 at five minutes
Ans: D
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