The Apgar Score of a Neonate 5 Minutes After Birth

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Apgar score of a neonate 5 minutes after birth is 8. Which of the following is the nurse's best interpretation of this?

• A)Resuscitation is likely to be needed.
• B)Adjustment to extrauterine life is adequate.
• C)Additional scoring in 5 more minutes is needed.
• D)Maternal sedation or analgesia contributed to low score.

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