Which of the following Apgar scores for a neonate would be indicative of the need for immediate resuscitation?

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At birth, with the separation of the placenta, systemic vascular resistance increases, fluid is cleared from the lungs, pulmonary vascular resistance drops, and blood flow to the lungs increases.If healthy, the newborn cries, becomes pink, and has good muscle tone.Such predictors of health, along with heart rate and reflex irritability, are assessed at 1 and 5 minutes by the Apgar score.Low Apgar scores (<3) identify neonates in need of immediate resuscitation.

Which of the Following Apgar Scores for a Neonate Would