A baby is assessed at one minute after birth according to the Apgar scale. Three of the five vital signs are good, but the baby is weak and inactive and grimaces. The two vital signs that the medical team is concerned about are _____.

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The Apgar scale assesses five vital signs, which are heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. Based on the scenario described, the baby has good heart rate and respiratory effort, but weak muscle tone, reflex irritability, and grimacing. The medical team is concerned about muscle tone and reflex irritability, which makes option C the correct answer.

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