Following the 1-minute Apgar score of a neonate, the nurse records the number 5. What is the implied meaning of this number?

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The Apgar score assesses a newborn's health immediately after birth, with scores ranging from 0 to 10. A score of 5 suggests the newborn is in moderate distress and may be at risk of birth-related injuries, indicating a need for medical intervention, though not necessarily immediate emergency resuscitation.

Following the 1-Minute Apgar Score of a Neonate, the Nurse