An infant is born with a heart rate of 92,its body pink,extremities blue,respirations regular,and crying while actively moving all arms and legs.What is the Apgar score for this infant?
A)4
B)6
C)8
D)10

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The infant's heart rate, color, respiratory effort, muscle tone, and reflex irritability all score a 2, giving a total Apgar score of 8 out of 10. A score of 8 or above is considered normal and healthy for a newborn.

An Infant Is Born with a Heart Rate of 92,its