The Apgar Scale Is a Method Used to Assess the Health

question 94

Multiple Choice

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

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

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