The Apgar scale measures the _____.
A) adequacy of prenatal growth
B) duration of labor
C) newborn's health following birth
D) intensity of pain during labor

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The Apgar scale is used to measure the newborn's health following birth. It assesses the baby's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color immediately after birth and again five minutes later. The score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 indicating the healthiest newborn. The score can give doctors an indication of whether a baby needs immediate medical attention or if they are healthy and stable. The scale does not measure prenatal growth, labor duration, or pain during labor.

The Apgar Scale Measures the _____