The Apgar Scale Is a Method Used to Assess the Health

question 132

Multiple Choice

The Apgar scale is a method used to assess the health of newborns.A score of 3 would:

• A)indicate that the newborn's condition is good.
• B)signal that there may be some developmental difficulties.
• C)signal an emergency because the baby's survival is in doubt.
• D)indicate that the evaluator has not made a proper reading.

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