The Apgar score of a newborn with a weak cry, heart rate of 98 bpm, irregular respirations, pink body with blue extremities, and full flexion with active movement would be

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The Apgar score for this newborn would be 6. The categories for Apgar score are heart rate, respirations, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color. This newborn scores 1 for heart rate <100 bpm, 1 for irregular respirations, 2 for full flexion with active movement, 1 for weak cry, and 1 for pink body with blue extremities.

The Apgar Score of a Newborn with a Weak Cry