You are assessing a newborn patient 1 minute after delivery.You notice the patient has blue extremities with a pink trunk,a pulse of 120,and strong crying with good movement of all extremities.What is the newborn's APGAR score?

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The newborn's APGAR score is 9, calculated as follows: 2 points for a pulse of over 100, 2 points for strong crying (respiratory effort), 2 points for good movement of all extremities (muscle tone), 2 points for a pink trunk (body color), and 1 point for blue extremities (acrocyanosis). The only deduction is for the blue extremities, which indicates not completely normal coloration.

You Are Assessing a Newborn Patient 1 Minute After Delivery