Immediately after birth, a newborn's health is assessed by an Apgar score. Which of the following is not part of the Apgar assessment?
A) heart rate
B) breathing
C) muscle tone
D) hearing
E) skin color

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The Apgar assessment does not include hearing as a component. The other components are heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, and skin color. The Apgar score is a quick evaluation of a newborn's physical health, conducted at one and five minutes after birth.

Immediately After Birth, a Newborn's Health Is Assessed by an Apgar