Why Is a Neonate Rated on the Apgar Scoring System

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is a neonate rated on the Apgar scoring system at 1 minute and again at 5 minutes after birth?

• A)The mother insists on it.
• B)Physicians are likely to make a mistake.
• C)The neonate is crying too much at the first assessment.
• D)A neonate's condition can change quickly.

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