You are assessing a 1-minute APGAR score on a patient who has peripheral cyanosis and a heart rate of 98, who cried spontaneously after delivery, is actively moving his extremities, and has a strong cry. What is the APGAR score of this patient?

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The patient has a heart rate of 98, cried spontaneously after delivery, is actively moving extremities, and has a strong cry, which all earn 2 points each. The peripheral cyanosis means that the patient will receive 1 point for color, for a total of 8 points.

You Are Assessing a 1-Minute APGAR Score on a Patient