Which of the following statements regarding the Apgar score is correct?
A) If resuscitation is necessary, the Apgar score is completed to determine the result of the resuscitation.
B) The Apgar score is determined on the basis of the newborn's condition at 2 and 10 minutes after birth.
C) If resuscitation is needed, it should commence immediately after you obtain the 1-minute Apgar score.
D) A newborn with a heart rate of greater than 80 beats/min would be assigned a score of 2 on the Apgar score.
Answer: A) If resuscitation is necessary, the Apgar score is completed to determine the result of the resuscitation.
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