Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely
A)panic, as this may indicate that her child is in a life-threatening state.
B)be somewhat concerned, as this score would indicate at least some minor distress.
C)be very happy, as a 3 is the top score on this test.
D)be confused, as Apgar scores must fall between -1.0 and +1.0.

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A score of 3 on the Apgar test indicates that the newborn is in a critical condition and may require immediate medical attention. The Apgar score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better health.

Gina Has Just Given Birth and Hears That the Apgar