The neonate was born 5 minutes ago. The body is bluish. The heart rate is 150. The infant is crying strongly. The infant cries when the sole of the foot is stimulated. The arms and legs are flexed, and resist straightening. What should the nurse record as this infant's Apgar score?

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The Apgar score is calculated based on five criteria: Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration. Each is scored 0, 1, or 2. In this case: Appearance (1 for bluish body), Pulse (2 for heart rate >100), Grimace (2 for crying when stimulated), Activity (2 for flexed arms and legs), Respiration (2 for strong cry). Total score: 1+2+2+2+2 = 9.

The Neonate Was Born 5 Minutes Ago