Immediately after Renée delivered her baby boy,the nurse took the baby to the doctor for an assessment of the various aspects of the newborn's functioning that may signal developmental problems.The doctor rated the newborn's heart rate,respiratory effort,body color,reflex irritability,and muscle tone on a scale of 0-2 and the cumulated rating was used to pronounce her baby healthy.The doctor is using the _____ here.

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The Apgar Scale is used immediately after birth to assess a newborn's overall physical condition and to identify any immediate need for medical attention. It rates the newborn's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and body color on a scale of 0-2. A cumulative score of 7-10 indicates the newborn is in good condition, while a score of 4-6 may suggest the need for medical intervention to help the newborn breathe, and a score of 0-3 indicates the need for immediate resuscitation. The Preterm Outcome Scale and Denver Developmental Screening Test are used to evaluate a child's development at later stages, while the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale assesses a range of newborn behaviors related to perception, motor control, and social interaction, but does not provide an overall assessment of the newborn's physical condition like the Apgar Scale.

Immediately After Renée Delivered Her Baby Boy,the Nurse Took the Baby