The nurse assesses a newborn's Apgar score at birth and documents that it is normal. Which score did the nurse most likely record?
A) 1
B) 4
C) 8
D) 13
C
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An Apgar score between 7 and 10 indicates that the infant scored as high as 70% to 90% of all infants at 1 and 5 minutes after birth and is adjusting well to extrauterine life. A score of 4 to 6 indicates a guarded condition, and the newborn may need clearing of the airway and supplementary oxygen. A score <4 indicates serious danger of respiratory or cardiovascular failure, and the newborn needs resuscitation. Ten is the maximum number on the Apgar scoring system.
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