The neonate was born 5 minutes ago. The body is bluish. The heart rate is 150. The infant is crying strongly. The infant cries when the sole of the foot is stimulated. The arms and legs are flexed, and resist straightening. What should the nurse record as this infant's Apgar score?

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The infant's Apgar score can be calculated as follows:
- Appearance: bluish color, score of 0
- Pulse: heart rate of 150, score of 2
- Grimace: strong cry, score of 2
- Activity: arms and legs flexed, resists straightening, score of 2
- Respiration: strong cry, score of 2
Total score is 8 (0+2+2+2+2).

The Neonate Was Born 5 Minutes Ago