Kimberly's baby receives the following scores on the Apgar Scale immediately following birth and at 5 minutes postdelivery: heart rate (2), weak cry (1), muscle tone (2), reflex irritability (1), and color (1). According to the Apgar Scale, does Kimberly's baby require medical assistance

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The baby's Apgar score at 1 minute postdelivery is 6 out of a possible 10 (2+1+2+1+1). A score of 7 or above is considered normal, while a score below 7 indicates that the baby may require medical assistance. Therefore, based on the Apgar score, it is likely that Kimberly's baby requires medical assistance.

Kimberly's Baby Receives the Following Scores on the Apgar Scale