The neonate in the delivery room demonstrates a heart rate of less than 100 beats per minute; a slow,irregular respiratory effort; some flexion of the extremities; a vigorous cry; and a pink trunk with bluish hands and feet.According to these observations,which one of the following does the nurse determine as the neonate's Apgar score?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

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The neonate's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color are evaluated at one minute and five minutes after birth using the Apgar score. Each category is scored on a scale of 0 to 2, with a maximum score of 10. The neonate in this scenario would receive a score of 1 for heart rate, 1 for respiratory effort, 2 for muscle tone/flexion, 1 for reflex irritability/vigor of cry, and 1 for color (pink trunk with blue extremities). Therefore, the neonate's Apgar score at one minute would be 6.

The Neonate in the Delivery Room Demonstrates a Heart Rate