The nurse is assessing a newborn whose heart rate is 65, respirations are 24, muscle tone is flaccid, reflexes indicate a weak cry, and the color is blue. Which is the appropriate Apgar score for this newborn?

1) 2
2) 3
3) 4
4) 5


ANS: 2

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