An Apgar Scale score of 3 signals a newborn's condition
A) is excellent.
B) is good.
C) may result in developmental difficulties.
D) critical and that the baby may not survive.

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An Apgar score of 3 signals that the baby's condition is critical and that the baby may not survive. The Apgar Scale is used to assess the physical condition of newborns immediately after birth, and scores range from 0-10, with a score of 10 indicating a healthy baby and a score of 0 indicating a baby in distress. A score of 3 is very low and indicates a serious problem with the baby's health. Immediate medical attention is necessary to try to save the baby's life.

An Apgar Scale Score of 3 Signals a Newborn's Condition